William Osborn, Author at King & Wood Mallesons Pulse

A shot across the bow for cartelists in the RORO criminal proceedings

7 August 2017

ACCC’s criminal cartel machine goes full steam ahead in roll-on, roll-off cargo cartel proceedings with first criminal fines, 8 years after criminalisation

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Release of the Final Report on the Australian Consumer Law

27 April 2017

By William Osborn

No major surgery required to the Australian Consumer Law says CAANZ – but rehab likely

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ACL reform a step closer

10 November 2016

By William Osborn

The first review of the ACL is well underway with an interim report being issued last month. The review by CAANZ captures feedback from over 160 submissions

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A New Year, a new Franchising Code of Conduct

23 January 2015

By William Osborn

New Franchising Code of Conduct commenced on 1 January 2015

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Is a debate on cease and desist orders on the horizon again?

16 August 2013

By William Osborn

Renewed calls for a legislative amendment to the CCA to allow the ACCC a power to issue cease and desist orders.

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Surcharges are almost back on menu

12 July 2013

By William Osborn

Due to a recent amendment, the Minister can create regulations to exempt restaurant and café menu surcharges from the single pricing provision in the ACL.

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