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$30 million penalty for VET ‘rort’: Captain Cook College pays the price for unconscionable conduct

16 June 2025

By Erika Serrano, Christina Shin, James Keeves, Tamara Hunter

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

By Brian Wu, Rob Hirst, Peta Stevenson

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

By Alice Waterston, James Matheson, Joanne Ng

Hungry Jack's was penalised $150,240 for alleged breaches of mandatory button batteries standard.

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A successful attempt: ACCC wins cartel case against Qteq

28 May 2025

By Erika Serrano, James Keeves, Tamara Hunter

Erika Serrano and James Keeves outline the key takeaways from the Federal Court's decision in ACCC v Qteq - a successful cartel attempt case

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Watt’s the power in this market? Federal Court pulls the plug on Stillwater’s claims, but finds enough spark to avoid indemnity costs

1 May 2025

By Tamara Hunter, Simon Cooke, Patrick Mackenzie, Eimear O'Sullivan, Vicky Kuo, Chris Coates

We outline the key takeaways from the Federal Court's December 2024 and April 2025 decisions in the section 46 class action.

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Ocean Bound or Ocean Found? Clorox’s Greenwashing Costs $8.25 Million

28 April 2025

By Rebecca Maher, Paula Mucha, Peta Stevenson

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

By Ruiteng Liu, Alice Waterston, Peta Stevenson

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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China’s First Antitrust Enforcement Case Concerning Individual Penalties For Collusion

16 April 2025

By Tamara Hunter, Erika Serrano

KWM China’s insights on China’s first antitrust enforcement case involving penalties against an individual for collusion.

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An ‘Ultra’ Penalty

7 April 2025

By Tamara Hunter, Laura Kiss, Raesha Tamrakar

Tamara Hunter, Laura Kiss and Raesha Tamrakar explore the consequences of non-compliance with Court orders.

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Navigating the latest twists and turns in Australian competition law

4 April 2025

By Caroline Chong, Maxine Rennie, Christopher Kok

It's been a busy two weeks in competition law - here's your crib sheet!

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$30 million penalty for VET ‘rort’: Captain Cook College pays the price for unconscionable conduct

You’ve Got Mail: ACCC Receives its First Two Designated Complaints

Hungry Jack’s penalised $150,240 for alleged breaches of mandatory button batteries standard

A successful attempt: ACCC wins cartel case against Qteq

In Competition Posts

$30 million penalty for VET ‘rort’: Captain Cook College pays the price for unconscionable conduct

You’ve Got Mail: ACCC Receives its First Two Designated Complaints

Hungry Jack’s penalised $150,240 for alleged breaches of mandatory button batteries standard

A successful attempt: ACCC wins cartel case against Qteq

Watt’s the power in this market? Federal Court pulls the plug on Stillwater’s claims, but finds enough spark to avoid indemnity costs

Ocean Bound or Ocean Found? Clorox’s Greenwashing Costs $8.25 Million

ACCC issues first proceedings for non-compliance with mandatory button battery standards

China’s First Antitrust Enforcement Case Concerning Individual Penalties For Collusion

An ‘Ultra’ Penalty

Navigating the latest twists and turns in Australian competition law