For competition to be effective in markets where government businesses compete with privately owned businesses, there must be a level playing field. A policy of competitive neutrality aims to ensure this. The article begins by briefly discussing the approach to competitive neutrality in the...

Competition and the State analyzes the role of the state across a number of dimensions as it relates to competition law and policy across a number of dimensions. This book re-conceptualizes the interaction between competition law and government activities in light of the profound transformation...

This research project compares the application of the competition laws of China and Australia to bank mergers, against financial regulatory frameworks and the dual objectives of competition and economic stability. As the title indicates, it seeks to identify lessons for Australian banks and...

Both before and after the Australian Federal election in 2016 there were calls for a Royal Commission into banking in Australia, targeting the big four banks. Although the original focus for the proposal was driven by poor wealth management advice, the scope of the call was modified in light of...