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Unfair trading practices: Treasury unveils blueprint for new regime
Treasury has released draft laws introducing a new general prohibition on unfair trading practices and specific obligations targeting drip pricing and subscriptions. As foreshadowed by government, the ...
Allens advises on Bradfield City's first land release
The First Land Release, known as Superlot 1, forms part of the Western Sydney Aerotropolis, which is set to become a hub for tourism, entertainment, culture, innovation and community. Led by the ...
The impact of the ACCC mandatory merger regime on real estate transactions
The final regulations for the new merger regime were released in December and included changes to the asset, serial acquisition and control thresholds and expanded exemptions. The majority of the amen ...
Merger reforms: a mandatory and suspensory merger regime with the ACCC as decision maker
The final regulations for Australia's new merger regime have been released. The regime applies to any deals closing on or after 1 January 2026. The latest version includes changes to the asset, s ...
ASIC's evolving capital markets report: what it means for industry
ASIC has released Report 823 'Advancing Australia's evolving capital markets: Discussion paper response report' (the Report), which follows market consultation conducted by ASIC in response to its Feb ...
ASIC and APRA announce strategic priorities for 2025-26
Each year, ASIC and APRA release their Corporate Plans, which identify the regulators' strategic priorities and projects. They provide an insight into where ASIC and APRA will direct their resources a ...
Greenwashing enforcement reaches new heights
The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (the ACCC) has recently launched new proceedings in the Federal Court over alleged greenwashing. This continues the trend of increased regulatory scr ...
Federal Court finds in favour of Epic Games in landmark case
The Court’s decision marks a significant moment in the ongoing global conversation around digital platforms and competition law. 'We are pleased to have advised Epic Games on this globally ...
New rules, new risks: Australia's new merger regime has officially commenced
Australia is transitioning to a new mandatory and suspensory merger regime. Acquisitions that come into effect on or after 1 January 2026 and that satisfy the relevant criteria must first be notified to, and cleared by, the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC). ...
Allens advises IAG on $1.35bn strategic alliance with RAC WA
The partnership sees IAG acquire the RAC WA Insurance business and enter into a 20-year exclusive distribution agreement for RAC-branded home, motor and niche insurance products. 'We are delighted ...