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No one finds the law in relation to monopolization or abuse of dominance in Australia and New Zealand (ANZ) to be very satisfactory.

Repairers who do not supply goods are not manufacturers under Part VA of the Trade Practices Act.

In this similar decision, “Zamel’s” was found guilty of 11 offences concerning false or misleading representation about the price of certain items of jewellery in the Christmas catalogue, contrary to section 75AZC(1)(g) of the Trade Practices Act.

Recent amendments to Consumer Data Right Rules give consumers right to access data to better compare energy plans.

The draft Rules provide guidance on the implementation of the Consumer Data Right (CDR), and how data can be requested.

It is common practice for contractors to enter into joint venture arrangements (JVs) when working on major infrastructure/construction projects. However amendments to the Trade Practices Act 1974 (Cth) (TPA) introducing new criminal offences and civil penalty provisions for cartel conduct came into effect on 24 July 2009.

AEMC, the rule maker for the Australian electricity market, has introduced a draft rule to facilitate competition.

In our October 2009 issue, we addressed the Federal Government’s Australian Consumer Law Initiative which was to take the form of amendments to the Trade Practices Act 1974, Australian Securities and Investments Commission Act 2001 and Corporations Act 2001.

The ACCC Dairy Industry Code of Conduct regulates the conduct of farmers and milk processors in their joint dealings.

This follows a trend started earlier this year in the Jurlique case in which fines of $3.4 million were imposed.

For all the ACCC's investigations and undertakings, and the Federal Court's prosecutions, nothing has really changed.

In a timely reminder to business, the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission has commenced proceedings against 28 parties in the telecommunications and finance industries, alleging third line forcing and misleading and deceptive conduct arising out of bundled services deals.

The ACCC has released a recent report on the need for e-conveyancing market reform to facilitate competition with PEXA.

The proposed new rules for misuse of market power will have serious implications for big business compliance costs.

Businesses with a strong market position should be aware that some behaviour that was legal before will soon be illegal.

A significant decision for standard consumer contracts was released by the Victorian Civil and Administrative Appeals Tribunal (VCAT) in Director of Consumer Affairs v AAPT Limited on 2 August 2006.

Businesses should seek ACCC authorisation before engaging in any discussions or joint initiatives with competitors.