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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. ...
Troubled waters for Ports deal signals increased ACCC scrutiny of transactions involving common ownership and minority interests
It seems there are stormy seas ahead for common ownership issues in Australia, as the ACCC has indicated an increased appetite to scrutinise transactions involving parties with minority interests or common ownership in competing firms. ...
Significant changes to unfair contract terms laws and higher penalties for competition and consumer law breaches
This Insight provides an overview of proposed changes in the reforming legislation, including the amendments to the UCT regime and the increased penalties under the CCA and ACL. Given the imminent passage of these reforms, now is the time to prepare your organisation for the changes and review and amend any potentially problematic standard form contracts. ...
In Touch: Bingo Industries pleads guilty to criminal cartel offences, Google ordered to pay $60m penalty and other developments
The latest in competition and consumer law. ...
Food and beverage law bulletin
Latest insights on what's been happening in food and beverage law; M&A trends: ESG, innovative agriculture, craft beer and plant-based alternatives; an update on trade mark law in the food and beverage sector; and other key developments in 2022. ...
In Touch: Energy industry granted interim authorisation and other developments
The latest in competition and consumer law. ...
In Touch: ACCC announces 2022–23 Product Safety Priorities and other developments
The latest in competition and consumer law. ...
Competition and consumer law risks to be aware of in relation to ESG
As businesses continue to focus on ESG it's important to be aware of potential competition and consumer law risks, including misleading environmental claims and anti-competitive industry collaboration. After watching this short Video, you will have a clear understanding of both of these issues and some of the practical steps you can take to prevent these risks. ...