Unconscionable conduct protections extended to publicly listed companies
Publicly listed companies are now protected against unconscionable conduct under the Australian Consumer Law (ACL) and the Australian Securities and…
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New laws aimed at increasing price transparency for online shoppers commence on 26 October 2019. Is your business ready?
The Treasury Laws Amendment (Australian Consumer Law Review) Bill 2018 (Bill) gives effect to certain recommendations of the Australian Consumer…
The ACCC and ASIC given powers to investigate unfair contract terms
The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) and the Australian Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC) now have the ability to…
Consumer law penalties increase dramatically
The Treasury Laws Amendment (2018 Measures No. 3) Bill 2018 was passed in Federal Parliament on 23 August 2018, amending…
Jumping the gun – ACCC sues for implementing a merger too soon
The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) has instituted proceedings against Cryosite Limited (Cryosite) for alleged cartel conduct in relation…
Limitations of liability clauses trumped by the Australian Consumer Law
The recent Victorian case of Brighton Australia Pty Ltd v Multiplex Constructions Pty Ltd [2018] VSC 246 (Brighton Decision) has…