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The competition test attracts odd political bedfellows, but isn't going away

  • Written by The Conversation
imageHow did the so-called 'effects test' on market power become such a polarising topic for business and politicians?

The same day prime minister Malcolm Turnbull cemented a deal with the Nationals for a continuing Coalition partnership, the misuse of market power ‘effects test’ issue lit up the Senate. Greens Senator Peter Whish-Wilson...

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