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Federal Government to extend unfair trading practice protection to small businesses

On 14 March 2025, the Federal announced that it plans to extend on Unfair Trading Practices protections to small businesses…

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Honda Australia appeals massive damages award

On 3 February 2025, Honda Australia Pty Ltd (Honda Australia) filed an application for leave to appeal the quantification of…

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Dealers no longer required to report to AUSTRAC

The Financial Transaction Reports Act 1988 (FTR Act) has been repealed with effect on 7 January 2025. The effect of…

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Automotive Industry Group Regulatory Update – December 2024

Welcome to the December 2024 HWL Ebsworth Automotive Group Regulatory Update. HWL Ebsworth seeks to keep you updated with the…

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Honda Australia ordered to pay significant damages to Astoria Brighton 

The Supreme Court of Victoria ordered on 6 December 2024 that Honda Australia Pty Ltd (Honda Australia) pay to Brighton…

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Honda Australia pays ACCC infringement notice 

Honda Australia Pty Ltd has paid a penalty of $18,780 after the ACCC issued it with an infringement notice for…

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