45AN
In forceContracts, arrangements or understandings between related bodies corporate
Volume 1Chapter 1, Part I to Chapter 4, Part IVBB (sections 1 to 53ZZC)
Chapter 3Restrictive trade practices
Part IVRestrictive trade practices
Division 1Cartel conduct
Subdivision DExceptions
45AN Contracts, arrangements or understandings between related bodies corporate
(1)
Sections 45AF, 45AG, 45AJ and 45AK do not apply in relation to a contract, arrangement or understanding if the only parties to the contract, arrangement or understanding are bodies corporate that are related to each other.
Note:
A defendant bears an evidential burden in relation to the matter in subsection (1) (see subsection 13.3(3) of the Criminal Code and subsection (2) of this section).
(2)
A person who wishes to rely on subsection (1) in relation to a contravention of section 45AJ or 45AK bears an evidential burden in relation to that matter.
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