Section 151AX — Competition and Consumer Act 2010: Commission may refuse to consider application if it relates to the same conduct as an authorisation application

(1) This section applies if: (a) the Commission receives, or has received, an application for an exemption order; and (b) the Commission receives, or has received, an application for an authorisation under Division 1 of Part VII; and (c) the application for the exemption order and the application for the authorisation relate to the same conduct. (2) The Commission may refuse to: (a) consider the application for the exemption order; or (b) convene a conference under section 151AZ to discuss the application for the exemption order; until: (c) the Commission has made a determination under section 90 in relation to the application for the authorisation; or (d) if the Commission makes such a determination—the expiry of the time limit allowed for a person to apply to the Tribunal for a review of the determination; or (e) if a person applies to the Tribunal for a review of the determination—the review (including any court proceedings arising out of the review) is finalised.