Bauer Media Audio Limited and Sunshine Radio

In accordance with Part 3A of the Competition Act 2022 (the Act), as amended, the Minister was notified on 11 May 2023 of the proposed acquisition of certain assets of Sunshine Radio by Bauer Media Audio 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 30 June 2023 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.