New Zealand Institute for the study of competition and regulation inc.

Abstract

This seminar will update developments on changes to Part 4A of the Commerce Act, as outlined in the Commerce Amendment Bill 2008.  Topics will include: (1) purpose statements, (2) thresholds/default price-quality paths and problems in transition, (3) the scope and meaning of input methodologies, (4) exemptions, (5) appeals and (6) customised proposals. Both economic and legal aspects will be considered.