The new price gouging law starts on 1 July. Can it rein in Coles and Woolworths?
Australia’s new law on supermarket “price gouging” starts on July 1 2026.
Anti-competitive IP transactions under the spotlight
The ACCC has issued new guidelines setting out how it will approach anti-competitive IP transactions following amendments to the Competition and Consumer Act. By CYNTHIA…
Australia’s competition laws all shook up following Harper Review
In November 2017, Australia’s competition laws changed in response to the recommendations of the Harper Review. By PAULA GILARDONI, CLAIRE GREEN and LOUISE KLAMKA.
ACCC wins first B2B unfair contract terms case
In Australian Competition and Consumer Commission v JJ Richards & Sons Pty Ltd, the Federal Court applied new laws that protect small businesses from unfair…
The internet of things: the next industrial evolution?
ACCC Commissioner Cristina Cifuentes talks about her career and rapid technology change.
Coming soon: a new misuse of market power prohibition
Firms will now be able to apply to the ACCC to authorise the firm engaging in conduct which might otherwise contravene the law. By KIRSTEN…
The latest from the Federal Court: June 2017
Reporting and analysis of the most notable decisions in the Federal Court. By DAN STAR QC.
The latest from the Federal Court: March 2017
Reporting and analysis of the most notable decisions in the Federal Court. By DAN STAR QC.
The latest developments in Law Society advocacy & law reform: November 2016
The Law Society’s Policy and Practice team brings you a wrap-up of the most important issues of the moment.
The latest from the Federal Court: October 2015
Reporting and analysis of the most notable decisions in the Federal Court. By THOMAS HURLEY.
Australian consumer law: false or misleading extended warranties representations
The decision in ACCC v Fisher & Paykel Customer Services [2014] FCA 1393 provides a useful reminder to businesses of their obligations under the Australian Consumer Law (ACL) in…