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The ACCC's Consumer Data Right Rules Framework
In preparation for the implementation of the first phase of the Consumer Data Right CDR on 1 July 2019 and fresh off the consultation period for the Federal Governments draft CDR legislation the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission ACCC released the Consumer Data Right Rules Framework the ...
Federal Court reverses systemic unconscionability finding against vocational education provider
The Full Court of the Federal court of Australia has overturned a decsion of a single judge which held Unique International College had engaged in systemic unconscionable conduct with the supply of online vocational education courses to consumers in NSW. ...
Gift cards sold to Australian consumers must be valid for at least three years
From 1 November 2019 gift cards sold in Australia must be valid for at least three years under new legislation setting out a national framework for their regulation This provides greater certainty for issuers of gift cards who might otherwise have to comply with different state and territory laws ...
Penalties ordered in ACCC cartel action against Cryosite are a strong reminder of rules prohibiting 'gun jumping'
The Federal Court has imposed civil penalties of 105 million on Cryosite Limited for engaging in cartel conduct case as result of 'gun jumping' in a merger. ...
'Fairness in Franchising' report: What you need to know
The Parliamentary Joint Committee on Corporations and Financial Services has completed its inquiry into the operation and effectiveness of the Franchising Code of Conduct the Franchising Code The Committees report recommends 71 wide-ranging recommendations to address perceived power imbalances and ...
Corporate law developments
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Court finds PZ Cussons spotless in alleged laundry detergent cartel
Allens acted for PZ Cussons in successfully defending the first contested hub and spoke cartel case brought by the ACCC ...
Federal Government's bold vision for data availability and use
The Federal Governments response to the Productivity Commissions report on data availability and use released this week outlines a bold vision but has a surprising lack of detail suggesting implementation is likely to be some way off If legislation is introduced the new regime will result in a ...
Corporate law developments
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Clarity on what constitutes a misleading consumer guarantee representation
A recent Full Federal Court decision has provided welcome clarity on what constitutes a misleading consumer guarantee representation. ...