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Despite the ACCC warnings, Apple proceeded with the iPad product launch as planned, so ACCC applied for an injunction.

Activity by regulators affecting those providing freight services continues unabated. In some cases, those regulators are engaging in investigations across jurisdictions.

A ninth court-endorsed settlement reached between the ACCC and an airline in the air cargo investigation.

After two years of discussion and consultation, the Australian Government has enacted its legislative response to key recommendations in the Competition Policy Review (the Harper Review).

The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission has continued its focus on the healthcare and life sciences sectors this year.

The ACCC has launched an inquiry into the impact of digital platforms on competition in media and advertising markets.

Companies with a significant market share need to be careful when bundling the supply of their products, where the reason for the bundling is to seek an advantage over their competitors, and competitors are known to be unable to match the offer by a competitive competing bundle.

It is alleged that the AECL attempted to induce egg producers to reduce the supply of eggs, in order to inflate prices.

This edition of the K&L Gates Competition and Consumer Law Round-Up examines recent enforcement actions by the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission, including greenwashing allegations, misleading pricing investigations, and record penalties for horticulture code breaches. The newsletter also covers significant merger reviews, authorisations for industry collaborations, and emerging regulatory developments affecting digital platforms and supply chain disruptions.

This newsletter includes links to recent media releases, reports and cases relating to competition and consumer law.

Partner Martyn Taylor writes on the impact on the technology sector of the final report of the Harper Review.

The Harper Review's proposed rewrite of the misuse of market power provision may throw a wider net than the current law.

The ACCC is considering the competitive and public benefit effects of eBay's proposal to force customers to either use its online payment system, PayPal or pay for goods on delivery.

What the United States' ban on non-compete clauses could mean for Australian businesses.

Many people choose to pay more for products labelled "free-range" because they believe that the animals used in their production were treated in a more humane way. However, the ACCC's recent successful prosecution of egg producers demonstrates that such labelling can be misleading.

Advertisers using keywords that are registered trademarks of other companies may face legal action.

The Report into the effectiveness of the access regime in Part IIIA of the Competition and Consumer Act was released.