Changes to Australian Consumer Law: key benefits for vulnerable consumers

The first suite of proposals from the Australian Consumer Law Review will soon be enacted. By LAURA BIANCHI.

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 latest from the Federal Court: September 2017

Reporting and analysis of the most notable decisions in the Federal Court. By DAN STAR QC.

The legal impact of driverless vehicles

Hundreds of laws may have to change as the use of driverless vehicles increases in Australia. Liability is just one of the thorny areas to…

Big end of town prevails in Paciocco bank fees challenge

In the judgment of Paciocco v Australia and New Zealand Banking Group Limited [2016] HCA 28, the High Court held that bank fees are indeed…

The latest from the Federal Court: July 2016

Reporting and analysis of the most notable decisions in the Federal Court. By DAN STAR QC.