IntroductionAustralia’s transition from a voluntary to a mandatory merger regime has formally commenced. Mandatory approval of transactions that meet notification thresholds is required from 1…
This blog post provides a brief overview of some of the most important developments in Australian competition law and policy in 2024. It has been another busy year for the Australian Competition and…
A new kid may join the digital tech regulation block. On 2 December, the Australian Treasure proposed a new digital competition regime addressing digital market power. The policy of the Australian…
In Brief
The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) and Australian Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC) continue to be vigilant and seek significant penalties for alleged “…
In Brief
On 10 October 2024, the Australian Government introduced a bill into Parliament for Australia to enact a mandatory and suspensory competition merger clearance regime.
The regime will…
In July, we outlined the new Government's Competition and Consumer Law policy initiatives (click here).
The Government has now moved forward with one of these initiatives, publishing for consultation…
Legal professional privilege (LPP) has long been recognised as a powerful, though controversial protection. As the Australian High Court once declared, it is "a practical guarantee of fundamental…
2021 proved to be a significant year for competition and consumer law in Australia. This article outlines a number of the key developments as follows:
The trend for record penalties continues (as…
The Australian Government has released the Exposure Draft legislation and Explanatory Materials for an anticipated suite of reforms to unfair contract terms (UCT) laws found in the Australian…
Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) Chair, Rod Sims, has announced the ACCC's 2021 compliance and enforcement policy and priorities.
The focus of the ACCC's 2021 priorities is…
