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Show me the data! Introducing the Consumer Data Right
On 15 August the Federal Government released exposure draft legislation that if passed will establish an economy-wide consumer-directed data transfer system The latest sprint in a marathon of reviews reports and recommendations over the past few years that have called for the adoption of some form ...
CDR: What's next?
The release of the exposure draft of the CDR legislation marks the start of a tight turnaround in order for the legislation to be passed in March 2019 particularly as the details and associated instruments have yet to be released The CDR regime has been advertised as producing a wide range of ...
Competition news
In Touch looks at what's been happening in Competition this month and what it means for your business ...
ACCC 2019 Enforcement Priorities
A number of industries and issues are in the spotlight following release of the ACCCs 2019 Enforcement and Compliance Priorities by Chairman Rod Sims on 26 February ...
Agency arrangements alright - ANZ and Flight Centre succeed in appeals
The Full Federal Court today handed down its decisions in two high-profile appeals in relation to ANZ and Flight Centre Both cases dealt with the issue of distribution arrangements and price fixing Partner Carolyn Oddie and Associate Theodore Souris look at the implications for business ...
Competition Policy 'Root and Branch' review draft report released
The panel tasked with the root and branch review of competition law and policy has released its draft report Some of the recommendations are far reaching and may have significant ramifications on competition law enforcement in Australia including in relation to misuse of market power Partner Kon ...
Significant High Court decision on settlement of regulatory proceedings
The High Court today held that parties and regulators are permitted to put before the court an agreed position as to the value of a penalty reached as part of a settlement agreement Our Regulatory team reports ...
Competition law update
In touch Competition law update is a regular publication by the Allens Competition Law group to keep you informed of the latest news and developments in this area ...
Car rental agreement crashes out under the unfair contract terms regime
In proceedings brought by the ACCC the Federal Court declared a number of terms in Europcar Australias 2013 standard rental agreement to be unfair and therefore void ...
Federal Government amends section 46
The Federal Government today announced it will amend section 46 which prohibits the misuse of market power In doing so the Government will adopt the recommendation of the Harper Review ...