Funding boost for consumer watchdog to target supermarkets
The ACCC is being handed more money to tackle misleading and deceptive conduct among supermarkets and retailers.
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…
The latest from the Federal Court: September 2014
Reporting and analysis of the latest key judgments from the Federal Court of Australia. By THOMAS HURLEY.
Law Society advocacy: June 2014
The Law Society’s Policy and Practice team brings you a wrap-up of the most important issues of the moment.