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competition and consumer law
10 Mar 2022 The Year Ahead: What to expect in Competition and Consumer Law in 2022
The Year Ahead, What to expect in Competition and Consumer Law in 2022
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The Merger Control review
30 Aug 2021 Merger Control Review 2021 - Australia
Our chapter, published in The Merger Control Review - edition 12, gives an overview of Australia's merger control regime.
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Competition Law News - Australia
27 Aug 2021 ACCC unveils proposal for major overhaul of Australia's merger control regime
The ACCC has today announced significant proposed reforms to Australia's merger laws, saying the current rules are not fit for purpose. The proposals, if…
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CONSUMER LAW UPDATE
25 Aug 2021 Unfair contract terms reform: big penalties and expanded application
Unfair Contract Terms Reforms exposure draft bill was released for consultation on 23 August 2021. The draft bill proposes new unfair terms prohibitions,…
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Consumer Law Alert
05 Jul 2021 Significant increase in "consumer" definition under the Australian Consumer Law
Increase in monetary threshold definition of consumer in the Australian Consumer Law (ACL) and ASIC Act. Extension of the consumer guarantees regime
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COMPETITION LAW NEWS - AUSTRALIA
15 Apr 2021 Volkswagen's $125m 'dieselgate' penalty upheld on appeal
Full Federal Court dismisses Volkswagen's appeal of the $125 million penalty imposed for false representations about vehicle emissions (the 'dieselgate'…
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Competition law news - australia
25 Mar 2021 Unconscionable conduct rules a little clearer... and stricter
In the absence of further consideration by the High Court, the decision of the Full Court of the Federal Court in ACCC v Quantum Housing Group Pty Ltd…
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COMPETITION LAW NEWS - AUSTRALIA
14 Dec 2020 Federal Government to address perceived weaknesses in franchising sector with amendments to Franchising Code
The Federal Government recently released Exposure Draft legislation setting out its proposed changes to the Franchising Code of Conduct.
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The Merger Control Review
23 Nov 2020 The Merger Control Review 2020 - Australia
Our chapter, published in The Merger Control Review - edition 11, gives an overview of Australia's merger control regime. It describes the options available…
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competition law newsletter | singapore
02 Nov 2020 Singapore e-commerce platforms market study recommends update to competition guidelines
On 10 September 2020, the Competition and Consumer Commission of Singapore published its findings and recommendations from its market study on e-commerce…
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Competition Law News
27 Oct 2020 Danger overhead: ACCC commences civil cartel proceedings against NQCranes
In its first cartel case of 2020, the ACCC has commenced civil cartel proceedings in the Federal Court against NQCranes, alleging that it entered into a…
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COMPETITION LAW NEWS - AUSTRALIA
07 Oct 2020 No predictions here: Full Court confirms Woolworths' "Biodegradable and Compostable" claims were not representations with respect to future matters
"Biodegradable" and "compostable" are not representations with respect to "future matters" said the Full Court of the Federal Court in a unanimous decision in…
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Competition Law News - Australia
19 May 2020 The case of the disappearing tape recording: Federal court dismisses ACCC's allegations that Ramsay Health Care misused its market power
Authors: Peter Armitage, Partner; John McKellar, Senior Associate; Andrew McClenahan, Lawyer; and Harriet Forster, Lawyer
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competition update
19 Mar 2020 COVID-19 and its impact on Asian competition/consumer laws
Authors*: Angie Ng, Counsel; Alyssa Phillips, Partner; Peter Armitage, Global Competition Co-Head *With thanks to Alicia Gormly (Graduate – Competition) for…
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Competition Alert - Australia
18 Mar 2020 Responding to COVID19: Australian Competition and consumer law issues
Due to the growing impact of the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, you may be considering a range of measures to help neutralise the impact of shifting…
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COMPETITION LAW NEWS - AUSTRALIA
28 Feb 2020 Federal Court of Australia rejects the ACCC's 'dieselgate' settlement and imposes a record $125 million fine on Volkswagen for breaches of the ACL
Federal Court of Australia imposes a record $125 million fine on Volkswagen for breaches of the Australian Consumer Law, rejecting the ACCC's 'dieselgate'…
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Competition Law News | Australia
28 Feb 2020 When three is better than four: Federal Court approves TPG / Vodafone merger
Federal Court decision on proposed merger between TPG Telecom and Vodafone Hutchinson finds no substantial lessening of competition under section 50 of the…
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Competition Law News - Australia
12 Dec 2019 A floor on roof prices? ACCC achieves first public enforcement outcome for alleged concerted practices
Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) achieves first enforcement outcome for alleged anticompetitive concerted practices, following an…
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Competition law alert
17 Jun 2019 No dirty laundry here: Full Court dismisses cartel allegations against Cussons despite $27 million penalties paid by other respondents
This update explains Cussons' conduct in proving its innocence in cartel conduct proceedings brought by the ACCC.
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Competition Law Alert
17 Jun 2019 No dirty laundry here: Full Court dismisses cartel allegations against Cussons despite $27 million penalties paid by other respondents
This update explains Cussons' conduct in proving its innocence in cartel conduct proceedings brought by the ACCC. The Full Federal Court has dismissed cartel…
