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Business & Economy · Oct 23, 2026

EQT’s A$9.3 billion takeover of Cleanaway reshapes Australia’s waste sector, regulators and unions prepare for scrutiny

Swedish buyout group EQT has lodged a binding scheme to acquire Cleanaway for A$3.095 a share, valuing the Australian waste services group at about A$9.3 billion. The deal, announced this week and moving quickly towards shareholder and regulatory steps, intensifies debate over foreign buyouts of critical infrastructure and the future of recycling and landfill operations in Australia.

Business & Economy · Oct 19, 2026

Japan’s Daiichi Life unit tables indicative takeover offer for Challenger, valuing the Australian group at about A$7.9 billion

TAL Daiichi Life Australia has made a conditional, non binding proposal to acquire the remainder of Challenger, triggering scrutiny from markets and regulators and raising strategic questions about foreign consolidation in Australia’s retirement services sector.