Seller Beware: ACCC Commences Review into Unsolicited Selling
2 July 2025
The ACCC has issued its response to the first Designated Complaint received in relation to unsolicited selling.
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Consumer protection
Wake up call for related entities in Emma Sleep judgment
1 July 2025
Erika Serrano and Zareen Qayyum review the ACCC v Emma Sleep decision which considers liability of a corporate group under the ACL
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Fee-ling Misled: ACCC Cracks Down on Dendy Cinema Drip Pricing
27 June 2025
We explore ACCC enforcement action against drip pricing following the Dendy Cinema infringement notice and proposed unfair trading reforms
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When ‘Anything’ Doesn’t Mean Anything – What ASIC v Auto & General Insurance Means for Standard Form Insurance Contracts
25 June 2025
Caroline Chong, Jessica Waters and Tamara Hunter unpack the recent Full Court of the Federal Court decision concerning unfair contract terms in ASIC v Auto & General Insurance Company Limited [2025] FCAFC 76.
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$30 million penalty for VET ‘rort’: Captain Cook College pays the price for unconscionable conduct
16 June 2025
Christina Shin, Erika Serrano and James Keeves outline the key takeaways from the recent penalty decision for unconscionable conduct.
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You’ve Got Mail: ACCC Receives its First Two Designated Complaints
12 June 2025
Key developments since the Designated Complaints framework commenced, including the ACCC receiving its first two Designated Complaints
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Hungry Jack’s penalised $150,240 for alleged breaches of mandatory button batteries standard
1 June 2025
Hungry Jack's was penalised $150,240 for alleged breaches of mandatory button batteries standard.
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Ocean Bound or Ocean Found? Clorox’s Greenwashing Costs $8.25 Million
28 April 2025
Rebecca Maher, Paula McGrath (nee Mucha) and Peta Stevenson discuss the recent penalty awarded against Clorox Australia.
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ACCC issues first proceedings for non-compliance with mandatory button battery standards
17 April 2025
Recently, the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) commenced proceedings against City Beach (Fewstone Pty Ltd) for allegedly selling products which did not comply with the ACCC’s mandatory safety and information standards for products containing button batteries.
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An ‘Ultra’ Penalty
7 April 2025
Tamara Hunter, Laura Kiss and Raesha Tamrakar explore the consequences of non-compliance with Court orders.
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