This is the latest in a monthly series detailing 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, recently issued
proceedings and any relevant changes in the law.
This article covers events which occurred in March 2020,
including the ACCC's response to the COVID-19 pandemic. The
previous February 2020 update is available here.
JUDGMENTS
Federal Court dismisses case against Ramsay Health
Care
Justice Griffith in the Federal Court has dismissed the
ACCC's case against Ramsay Health in ACCC v Ramsay Health
Care Australia Pty Ltd [2020] FCA 308. The ACCC alleged that
Ramsay Health, which operated the only private hospital and day
surgery in Coffs Harbour at the relevant time, told surgeons that
their operating theatre time would be substantially reduced or
withdrawn if they opened a competing
