COVID-19 and other disruption events – Can the ACL come to a service provider’s rescue?
Key points Service providers that are unable to comply with their contractual obligations because of COVID-19 or other disruption events…
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ACCC Appeal on Kleenex flushable wipes claim dismissed
On 15 June 2020, the Full Federal Court upheld the finding that Kimberly-Clark Australia Pty Ltd (KCA), the makers of Kleenex…
Suppliers of Voltaren Osteo Gel ordered to pay $4.5 million for misleading consumers
The makers of pain relief product Voltaren have been ordered to pay penalties of $4.5 million after the Federal Court…
Accurate product labelling a must – Queensland Yoghurt Company pays penalty for failing to disclose gelatine ingredient
Queensland Yoghurt Company Pty Ltd (QYC) has paid a penalty of $12,600 to the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC)…
Guidance from ASIC: Approach to lending during the COVID-19 pandemic
Introduction In response to a request from the Australian Banking Association (ABA), the Australian Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC) has…
Electronic execution, virtual meetings and the Corporations Act: temporary updates
As part of the Federal Government’s broader package in response to COVID-19, Treasurer Josh Frydenberg published on 5 May 2020…