Fining, naming, shaming
18 April 2017
The Productivity Commission's recommendations for the reform of ACL enforcement and administration
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ACL
Guiding the way to ACL Compliance and Enforcement
9 March 2017
Last month the Compliance and Enforcement Guide to Australian Consumer Law was released, covering how State and Commonwealth regulators enforce the ACL
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Big data, big risk – investing in a “largely theoretical” industry
24 February 2017
Between 31 May 2012 and 26 March 2013, an Australian husband and wife (Mr and Ms Vinson), through their self-managed superannuation funds, invested $1,250,000 and $1,625,000 respectively in a company that never earned any operating revenue.
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Show me the money
15 February 2017
ACCC Chairman Rod Sims promises to seek higher pecuniary penalties in the courts.
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Steam-powered penalty for Valve’s online games
11 January 2017
A $3 million penalty for a large foreign corporation sounds another warning about misrepresentations regarding Australian consumer guarantees
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No really officer, it’s oregano!
30 November 2016
The ACCC has turned up the heat on Aldi and another supplier in relation to claims on packaging for herbs and spices.
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ACCC books Meriton a date in court
28 November 2016
ACCC commences proceedings against Meriton for manipulating online reviews
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The road rules of the sharing economy
4 November 2016
ACCC releases guides for online platform operators and traders.
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Misleading claims aren’t cool
3 November 2016
Dulux engaged in misleading or deceptive conduct and made false or misleading representations in relation to two types of paint
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