date:Jul 03, 2012
The ACCC announced that it considered that the proposed acquisition would be likely to substantially lessen competition in the relevant local markets.
Woolworths Limited has a direct 75% interest in ALH.
As Australian Food News reported, Woolworths has had to address similar issues in the past.
The takeaway packaged liquor retail stores in question include the Chittaway Tavern in Chittaway Bay, on the Central Coast of NSW, the Albion Park Hotel in Albion Park, south of Woollongong, and the Ocean