Aug 22 (Reuters) - Australia's TPG Telecom Ltd TPM.AX said on Wednesday it had started initial talks with Vodafone Group PLC's VOD.L Australian venture regarding a potential takeover of the latter.
Vodafone Hutchison Australia Pty Ltd is jointly owned by Vodafone and Hutchison Telecommunications Australia, a unit of CK Hutchison Holdings 0001.HK .
Initial attempts to contact Vodafone were unsuccessful.