Proposed refinements to mandatory merger control regime address widespread criticisms
Amendments have been proposed to ensure merger laws are fit for purpose after giving the new regime a trial run.
Google, ‘gatekeeper of the internet’, under scrutiny
Search engine giant Google is under scrutiny in a case aimed at preventing it from “unlawfully maintaining monopolies through anticompetitive and exclusionary practices”.
Paying the price: sentencing for criminal cartel conduct
Recent cases provide guidance on how courts will approach sentencing of corporations and individuals for criminal cartel conduct.
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.
The latest from the Federal Court: November 2017
Reporting and analysis of the most notable decisions in the Federal Court. By DAN STAR QC.
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: May 2016
Reporting and analysis of the most notable decisions in the Federal Court. By DAN STAR QC.
The latest from the Federal Court: October 2015
Reporting and analysis of the most notable decisions in the Federal Court. By THOMAS HURLEY.