Section 151AY — Competition and Consumer Act 2010: Commission may refuse to consider application if it relates to the same conduct as a Part VII notification

(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, a notice under subsection 93(1) or 93AB(1A) or (1); and (c) the application for the exemption order and the notice 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 decides whether or not to give a notice under subsection 93(3) or (3A) or 93AC(1) or (2); or (d) if the Commission gives such a notice—the expiry of the time limit allowed for a person to apply to the Tribunal for review of the decision; or (e) if a person applies to the Tribunal for a review of the decision—the review (including any court proceedings arising out of the review) is finalised.