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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Do we have an understanding? High Court rules against ACCC in appeal regarding anti-competitive understanding
3 April 2025
Key takeaways from the High Court's decision in the ACCC's proceedings against J Hutchinson Pty Ltd and the CFMEU
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Merger reforms exposed!
29 July 2024
Government releases exposure draft legislation on merger reform overhaul
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Shelving the unsafe furniture: ACCC announces new toppling furniture information standard
7 June 2024
The ACCC has announced a new mandatory information standard for toppling furniture. Businesses must prepare before the standard is in force from 4 May 2025.
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Scammed at First Sight?
13 February 2024
This Valentine’s Day, the ACCC warns that 'cold-hearted’ criminals on dating apps and social media platforms are stealing hearts – and wallets
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Overseas service ready for takeoff
7 February 2023
Amendments have broadened the scope for serving originating applications or section 155 notices on persons outside Australia
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More Prohibitions, Greater Penalties
29 September 2022
More prohibitions, greater penalties: Government acts on promises to strengthen unfair contract terms regime and bolster civil penalties.
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Judge Casts Doubt on “Uber” Penalty
3 August 2022
A judge has described a proposed agreed penalty as 'excessive' and asked the parties to gather additional evidence to justify the amount
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ACCC deals the cards on payment networks
8 June 2022
ACCC launches competition proceedings against Mastercard
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A Bigger Stick: Labor Party Promises Changes to the Competition and Consumer Act
24 May 2022
The Labor Party has promised to increase penalties under the Competition & Consumer Act and amend the Unfair Contract Terms regime.
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