Although Toll did offer undertakings relating to rail, the information available indicated to the ACCC that these undertakings were not sufficient to address the competition concerns.

ASIO responded indicating it had no information,

I've one person to talk to then we'll have all the information we need to make a decision.

However, increased passenger numbers have seen airport costs on a per passenger basis generally decrease or slightly increase during this time and combined with price rises, airport profitability has risen substantially over the period.

As a consequence, the ACCC proposes to withdraw its opposition to the acquisition.

A merger of the second and third largest suppliers of architectural and decorative paint has the potential to lead to a significant reduction in competition and increased prices.