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More Prohibitions, Greater Penalties

September 29, 2022 | 0 Comments

More Prohibitions, Greater Penalties: Federal Government acts on promises to strengthen unfair contract terms regime and bolster civil penalties....

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A fair warning on Unfair Contract Terms

September 19, 2022 | 0 Comments

Fujifilm decision a timely reminder for businesses of the escalating risks associated with unfair contract terms...

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ACCC investigates electricity pricing...

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Uber

Judge Casts Doubt on “Uber” Penalty

August 3, 2022 | 0 Comments

In a recent penalty hearing between the ACCC and Uber B.V. (UBV) that was expected to be a relatively uneventful affair, a judge of the Federal Court of Australia has labelled an agreed $26 million penalty...

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Button battery suppliers must comply with new mandatory information and safety standards which took effect on 22 June 2022...

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ACCC and AER announce joint investigation into potential price gouging by energy companies

Lights Out on Price Gouging

June 27, 2022 | 0 Comments

ACCC and AER announce joint investigation into potential price gouging by energy companies amid Australian power crisis....

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Airbnb, ACCC

No vacation for Airbnb

June 15, 2022 | 0 Comments

ACCC homes in on accommodation pricing, continuing its focus on pricing statements by digital platforms...

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competition in the financial services sector

Financial Services: Comply or Pay the Price

June 14, 2022 | 0 Comments

One of the ACCC's key compliance and enforcement priorities is competition in the financial services sector, with a focus on payment services...

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The Labor Party has promised to increase penalties under the Competition & Consumer Act and amend the Unfair Contract Terms regime....

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New consumer protection requirements for the resale of event tickets on electronic platforms take effect from 1 October 2022...

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