We are carefully considering the material before us and expect to determine in a matter of weeks whether or not we will issue a competition notice to Telstra.

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.

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.