On 17 August 2021, the Commonwealth Director of Public Prosecutions (CDPP) withdrew criminal cartel charges against the Construction, Forestry, Maritime, Mining and Energy Union (CFMMEU) and its Australian Capital Territory (ACT) Divisional Branch Secretary, Mr...
Read More →Commonwealth penalty units increased on 1 July 2020 for the first time in three years....
Read More →The Full Court’s recent decision in Geowash confirms that regulators have a powerful tool through which to address systematic unconscionable conduct...
Read More →Consistent with its strategic priorities, the ACCC has actively investigated businesses in the agribusiness sector for allegedly making misleading representations, imposing unfair contract terms and breaching the Horticulture Code, all of which are prohibited by...
Read More →The definition of ‘consumer’ has been amended to cover purchases up to $100,000 (up from $40,000), with effect from 1 July 2021....
Read More →NSW Fair Trading will be checking suppliers inform consumers of prejudicial terms. Here's what you need to know....
Read More →Jayco to pay penalty for false or misleading representation about consumer guarantees...
Read More →After a tonne of anticipation, the first judgment considering the new misuse of market power provision following the Harper Review has now berthed. This follows TasPorts’ admission to contravening s 46 of the Competition and...
Read More →Full Federal Court clarifies that exploitation of disadvantage not required for statutory unconscionable conduct...
Read More →ACCC announces 2021 Compliance and Enforcement Priorities...
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