Inquiry into the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) Franklins decision
Terms of Reference
On 23 November 2010 the Senate referred to this committee for investigation the decision of the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) to oppose the proposed acquisition of the Franklins supermarket business by Metcash Trading Limited, with particular reference to:
(a) the basis of the ACCC decision to oppose the proposed purchase;
(b) the competition impacts of the decision at the retail and wholesale levels;
(c) whether the Franklins' distribution warehouses, supplying eight franchised stores, could be regarded as an independently sustainable wholesale business; and
(d) any other related matters.
For further information, contact: Department of the Senate
PO Box 6100
Parliament House
Canberra ACT 2600
Australia