Competition Law Posts

Major reform to Australian competition law came into effect on 6 November 2017. The Competition Policy Review legislation contains a broad range of amendments to the Competition and Consumer Act…

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Significant proposed changes to the Australian Consumer Law have just been released for consultation in exposure draft legislation and regulations, with submissions invited and due no later than 28 February…

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For large and small business, supply and refusal to deal are critical issues. SMEs and larger businesses often have issues with access to necessary inputs or services, or the terms…

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After over 20 years of debate and governmental reviews, and over 2.5 years after the most recent reform recommendations, major competition law changes were specially proclaimed to commence on 6…

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The most significant changes to Australian competition law in over 40 years were passed by the Federal Parliament this week. In this legal update, Ashurst’s market-leading competition lawyers highlight all…

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A recent speech by Rod Sims, Chairman of the ACCC, is making waves amongst Australian competition law practitioners and business leaders. Sims has proposed requiring more information from businesses seeking…

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On 24 February the Chairman of the ACCC launched its 2017 Compliance and Enforcement Policy which identifies the industries and issues it will focus on in the year ahead. Enforcement…

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