Fears new fees could kill takeover deals

Investors have warned that new fees to have mergers and acquisitions assessed by the competition watchdog will cause takeover deals to be abandoned and undermine a productivity push by Treasurer Jim Chalmers.

The higher-than-expected fees – which could top $1 million – also clash with the government’s attempt to speed up regulatory approvals for crucial investments required for the energy transition and housing, investors and dealmakers have argued.

Source: https://www.afr.com/policy/economy/fears-new-fees-could-kill-takeover-deals-20250616-p5m7pu