Document ID: chunk:federal_register_of_legislation:C2024C00450:section:19
Version: federal_register_of_legislation:C2024C00450
Segment Type: section
Provision Reference: s 19
Character Range: 22149–22876

19  Steps in acquisition by agreement
 (1) The principal steps in an acquisition by agreement are:
 (a) the making of a pre‑acquisition declaration under Part V;
 (b) any reconsideration or review of the pre‑acquisition declaration under Part V;
 (c) the authorisation of the acquisition under section 40;
 (d) the making of the agreement under Part VI; and
 (e) the taking of actions required by the agreement to complete the acquisition.
 (2) The making of a pre‑acquisition declaration is not required if:
 (a) the relevant interest is available in the market within the meaning of section 40;
 (b) the interest to be acquired is owned by another acquiring authority; or
 (c) a certificate has been given under section 24.