Competition law principles for ‘vertical’ agreements

Mel Marquis, Monash Law's Deputy Associate Dean (Engagement) and Senior Lecturer, along with Dr Sven Gallasch, submitted a comprehensive research report to the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission. The report, titled 'Vertical Agreements in the ASEAN Economic Community,' explores competition law principles for vertical agreements in ASEAN and its Member States. It provides a comparative analysis of six ASEAN countries and suggests a nuanced regulatory approach to vertical agreements, emphasising the need for legal and practical convergence across ASEAN.

The report advocates for a competition law enforcement model that includes clear prohibitions, safe harbours, and detailed guidelines to enhance legal certainty and predictability.

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