Competition laws in Australia risk impeding our ability to respond effectively to the current crisis.

All enterprises, irrespective of size, should consider the effect a prospective M&A transaction may have on competition.

Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) Chair Gina Cass-Gottlieb has just announced the ACCC's Compliance and Enforcement priorities for 2025-2026.

The ACCC interim report identified harmful market practices adopted by some wine makers that could restrict competition.

Existing laws are being applied by enforcement agencies, like the ACCC, to a broader range of conduct than ever before.

If your parents chose to give you the name Armani, when you grew up could you open a boutique called "Armani"? Not so simple, hu

On 10 February 2011, the Federal Court of Australia handed down judgment in contempt proceedings that may have significant implications for businesses which use social media to market themselves. The Court held that a company and its sole director were responsible for statements made by third parties on the company's Facebook site.

We have all seen these advertisements for clearance sales of goods held at town halls, sports grounds and similar venues: “All stock must go”, “Last days”, “Business closing down”, “No reasonable offer refused”. When are these statements misleading and deceptive?

Following quickly on his announcement of a review of the unfair contracts legislation two weeks ago, the Minister for Competition Policy & Consumer Affairs, Chris Bowen MP announced today a review of the adequacy of existing laws on conditions and warranties that are implied into consumer contracts under the Trade Practices Act.

School promotional material must be accurate and not breach the misleading and deceptive conduct provisions of the ACL.

On 18 December 2008, the Assistant Treasurer released broad details of changes to the Government's foreign investment screening arrangements for acquisitions of residential real estate by foreign persons.

Franchisors should closely monitor and oversee actions by their representatives in dealing with prospective franchisees.

Recognising that its draft provisions on unfair contract terms released last month have a very broad application to many standard business-to-business contracts, the Federal Government has announced some important exclusions in response to stakeholder feedback.

The Dawn Raid app provides a checklist of "to do" items to assist a company to comply with a regulator's search warrant.

From 13 September 2019, commercial arrangements relating to IP rights - including licences, assignments, litigation settlement agreements and other contracts,...

A branding strategy is a long term plan for the development of successful product marketing through brand awareness.

The inquiry will examine the impact of digital platforms on competition in the media and advertising services markets.

The likely approach of the ACCC inquiry, and its areas of focus, will become clearer when the issues paper is released.

Agriculture Minister Barnaby Joyce has announced the terms of reference for an Agriculture Competitiveness White Paper.

Property developers take note – challenging a development application on the basis that it is misleading and deceptive under section 52 of the Trade Practices Act will likely be thrown out of court following the recent decision of the NSW Supreme Court in Street v Luna Park Sydney Pty Limited.