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Greenwashing enforcement reaches new heights
The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (the ACCC) has recently launched new proceedings in the Federal Court over alleged greenwashing. This continues the trend of increased regulatory scr ...
Federal Court finds in favour of Epic Games in landmark case
The Court’s decision marks a significant moment in the ongoing global conversation around digital platforms and competition law. 'We are pleased to have advised Epic Games on this globally ...
New rules, new risks: Australia's new merger regime has officially commenced
Australia is transitioning to a new mandatory and suspensory merger regime. Acquisitions that come into effect on or after 1 January 2026 and that satisfy the relevant criteria must first be notified to, and cleared by, the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC). ...
ASIC’s private markets push: what industry should prepare for
ASIC is taking an open and collaborative approach with industry to Australia's private markets, as it seeks to understand the private capital landscape. It has said it is open to all actionable ideas that are within ASIC's 'gift to give' and welcomed the industry feedback it has received to date. ...
Key issues in designing a mandatory merger regime for a modern economy
In this Insight, we examine what the ACCC has put forward so far and the implications, drawing on the experience and architecture of regimes overseas. ...
The future of mergers in Australia
Australia's merger regime is set for a major overhaul, with reforms coming into effect for deals closing or completing on or after 1 January 2026, impacting transaction timelines from mid-2025. These changes will introduce a single mandatory and suspensory administrative process, replacing the current framework. ...
2024 retail webinar: unfair dealings, data compliance and IP challenges
Covered in this webinar: Competition and consumer law update: the ACCC's focus on unfair dealings. Technology: how retailers can leverage data-driven personalised marketing while navigating spam compliance and a changing privacy regulatory landscape. Intellectual property: the rise of 'dupe culture', and liability for IP infringements by third-party service providers. ...
ACCC recommends significant reforms targeting digital platforms
The ACCC's Interim Report 5 in the Digital Platform Services Inquiry (the DPSI) recommends to Treasury a number of reforms to competition and consumer laws which it considers are not currently sufficient to address harms it has identified since 2017. ...
Allens advises IAG on $1.35bn strategic alliance with RAC WA
The partnership sees IAG acquire the RAC WA Insurance business and enter into a 20-year exclusive distribution agreement for RAC-branded home, motor and niche insurance products. 'We are delighted ...
High Court dismisses ACCC's anticompetitive claim, clarifying when an 'understanding' exists
The High Court of Australia has handed down a significant decision, dismissing the ACCC's appeal against a ruling of the Full Federal Court in proceedings involving the Construction, Forestry and Maritime Employees Union and construction company J Hutchinson Pty Ltd. ...