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High Court clarifies principles governing unconscionable conduct and accessorial liability

The High Court has found in favour of the ACCC in an important proceeding raising fundamental issues concerning the scope of the systemic unconscionable conduct prohibition and the principles...

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The push to increase penalties for breaches of the Australian Consumer Law

The ACCC has announced its intention to pursue higher penalties for breaches of the Australian Consumer Law (ACL).

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The Misuse of Market Power Bill

The Federal Government's Misuse of Market Power Bill is the next step in its commitment to implement the ‘Harper’ Competition Policy Review’s misuse of market power reform recommendations

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Update: Misuse of Market Power Bill passes the House of Representatives

The Competition and Consumer Amendment (Misuse of Market Power) Bill 2016 (Misuse of Market Power Bill) has passed the House of Representatives and is currently before the Senate.Prior to passing...

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