The Proposed Acquisition of Western Community Broadcasting Holdings Limited by Bay Broadcasting Limited

In accordance with Part 3A of the Competition Act 2002 (the Act), as amended, the Minister was notified on 22 July 2025 of the proposed acquisition of Western Community Broadcasting Holdings Limited by Bay Broadcasting Limited. In accordance with the Act, the Department undertook a ‘Phase 1’ examination of the merger in order to determine its potential effect on the plurality of media in the state. As a result of this examination, the Minister made a determination on 27 August 2025 that the proposed media merger will not adversely affect the plurality of media in the state and, as such, that it may be put into effect.