This is the first in a monthly series detailing updates on
developments in competition and consumer law in Australia,
including the activities of Australia’s competition and
consumer regulator, the Australian Competition and Consumer
Commission (ACCC), published judgments, newly
issued proceedings and any relevant changes in the law.
It is important for any company doing business in Australia to
stay on top of developments in Australian competition and consumer
law, particularly now that penalties for breaching the
Australian Consumer Law (ACL) have risen dramatically and the courts have clarified that the ACL may apply to overseas
businesses selling products or services to Australian consumers,
even if they do not have a physical presence in Australia.
