The Takeovers Panel (the Panel) is the primary forum for resolving disputes relating to takeover bids within the bid period. It is a peer review body, comprising active members of Australia's takeovers and business communities and has a full-time executive panel based in Melbourne (Department of the Treasury employees). The Panel has the power to make orders to protect the rights of persons (especially target company shareholders) during a takeover bid.
Further information
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Type of Body
E. Statutory office holder, offices and committees
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Established By / Under
Act / Regulation
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Established By/Under More info
Australian Securities and Investments Commission Act 1989 and continued in existence by s 261 of the Australian Securities and Investments Commission Act 2001
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Paid Members?
Yes
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Max No. of Board/Committee Members
0
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Annual Report Prepared and tabled?
Yes
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Classification
B. Secondary statutory structure
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Auditor
ANAO
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Function Categorization
Regulatory / Review / Inquiry / Commission
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Creation Date
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Postal Address
Level 16, 530 Collins Street
Melbourne VIC 3000
Australia
Current board appointments
| Position | Appointee | Start Date | End Date |
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| Chair | Mr. Alex Cartel | 8 March 2022 | 7 March 2025 |
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| Member | Mr. James Stewart | 2 April 2023 | 1 April 2026 |
| Member | Ms. Sylvia Falzon | 2 April 2023 | 1 April 2026 |
| Member | Mr. Neil Pathak | 2 April 2023 | 1 April 2026 |
| Member | Ms. Diana Nicholson | 2 April 2023 | 1 April 2026 |
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| Member | Ms. Louise Higgins | 2 April 2023 | 1 April 2026 |
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| Member | Mr. Timothy Longstaff | 8 March 2022 | 7 March 2025 |
| Member | Mrs. Deborah Page AM | 8 March 2022 | 7 March 2025 |
| Member | Mr. Constantine (Con) Boulougouris | 1 April 2022 | 7 March 2025 |
| Member | Mr. Carl Blanchard | 29 November 2022 | 28 November 2025 |
| Member | Ms. Denise McComish | 8 March 2022 | 7 March 2025 |
| Member | Mr. Alberto Colla | 8 March 2022 | 7 March 2025 |
| Member | Mr. Bruce McLennan | 8 March 2022 | 7 March 2025 |
| Member | Mr. James Burchnall | 8 March 2022 | 7 March 2025 |
| Member | Ms. Chelsey Drake | 8 March 2022 | 7 March 2025 |
| Member | Mr. Robin Bishop | 8 March 2022 | 7 March 2025 |
| Member | Mr. Kelvin Barry | 8 March 2022 | 7 March 2025 |
| Member | Ms. Marissa Freund | 8 March 2022 | 7 March 2025 |
| Member | Mr. John McGlue | 8 March 2022 | 7 March 2025 |
| Member | Ms. Mary (Elizabeth) Hallett | 8 March 2022 | 7 March 2025 |
| Member | Ms. Kerry Morrow | 8 March 2022 | 7 March 2025 |
| Member | Mr. Michael Borsky KC | 8 March 2022 | 7 March 2025 |
| Member | Ms. Philippa Stone | 8 March 2022 | 7 March 2025 |
| Member | Ms. Rebecca Maslen-Stannage | 2 April 2023 | 1 April 2026 |
| Member | Mr. Bruce Cowley | 8 March 2022 | 7 March 2025 |
| Member | Ms. Kate Towey | 2 April 2023 | 1 April 2026 |
| Member | Ms. Yasmin Allen | 2 April 2023 | 1 April 2026 |
| Member | Ms. Erin Tinker | 2 April 2023 | 1 April 2026 |
| Member | Ms. Emma-Jane Newton | 2 April 2023 | 1 April 2026 |
| Member | Ms. Michelle Jablko | 2 April 2023 | 1 April 2026 |
| Member | Mr. Joseph (Joe) Fayyad | 2 April 2023 | 1 April 2026 |
| Member | Dr. Ruth Higgins SC | 2 April 2023 | 1 April 2026 |
| Member | Mr. Christian Johnston | 2 April 2023 | 1 April 2026 |
| Member | Ms. Kristen Jung | 2 April 2023 | 1 April 2026 |
| Member | Mr. Michael Lishman | 2 April 2023 | 1 April 2026 |
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