Laundy Group – Nine Radio
WaiverWA-95006
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Waiver application
Waiver Application Date
11/02/2026
Determination Published
20/02/2026 (9 cal / 7 bus. days)
Determination
Acquirers
SPIKE MEDIA PTY LTD
ABN: 28 694 712 699
Targets
NINE RADIO PTY LIMITED
ABN: 32 063 906 927
Other parties
Arthur Laundy
FAIRFAX MEDIA LIMITED
ABN: 15 008 663 161
NINE ENTERTAINMENT CO. HOLDINGS LIMITED
ABN: 60 122 203 892
Description
Spike Media Pty Ltd, a newly-formed entity under the control of Arthur Laundy, proposes to acquire 100% of the shares in Nine Radio Pty Limited (Nine Radio) from Fairfax Media Limited, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Nine Entertainment Co. Holdings Limited.
Arthur Laundy currently controls the Laundy Group, which operates over 40 hospitality venues throughout New South Wales through Laundy Hotels Pty Ltd and invests in Australian assets, including in commercial property, sports, tourism, hospitality, events and accommodation.
Nine Radio is an Australian broadcaster engaged in commercial radio broadcasting through its radio stations in Sydney (2GB and 2UE), Melbourne (3AW and Magic 1278), Brisbane (4BC and 4BH), and Perth (6PR). Nine Radio also offers these radio stations through linear radio broadcast live streaming distributed via Nine Radio websites and apps, in addition to on-demand catch-up podcasts and other original podcasts.
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Timeline & Events
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Merger notified to ACCC
11/02/2026