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

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.

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.

Our primary concern had always been and clearly stated to be that east-west route and if Toll took over Patrick it would then have 100% of Pacific National.

This year's report shows that prices have continued to increase in 2004-05, although to a lesser extent than those increases experienced over 2000-01 to 2002-03.

The ACCC maintains that regardless of a creditor having a potential further right of access to the courts, the Trade Practices Act 1974 precludes the creditor from misleading consumers about their rights when pursuing the debt in the meantime by claiming or suggesting it is entitled to the outstanding monies.