Power Play: First Designated Complaint Delivers Consumer Remediation
30 July 2026
There has been a flurry of activity regarding the energy plans designated complaint, including investigations, law reform and remediation.
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In Competition Posts
New ACL obligations: Unfair Trading Practices provisions in effect from 1 July 2027
6 July 2026
We examine the new unfair trading practices regime.
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ACCC sets the standard for 2026 product safety priorities
22 June 2026
We break down the ACCC's recently announced 2026-27 Product Safety Priorities and take a look at what the ACCC achieved under last year's priorities
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From #Ad to Admonished: The ACCC’s First Swipe at Influencer Reviews
19 June 2026
We examine recent actions by the ACCC against PhotobookShop for alleged misleading influencer reviews and HiSmile's social media advertising.
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Cooperation in a Crisis: The ACCC’s New Streamlined Authorisation Pathway for Exceptional Circumstances
11 June 2026
Explores the Competition and Consumer Amendment (Responding to Exceptional Circumstances) Act 2026, implementing a streamlined pathway for the ACCC to authorise conduct during exceptional circumstances.
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ACL Compliance is not a nap: Takeaways from the Emma Sleep penalty and unfair trading reform
5 May 2026
The Federal Court has ordered Emma Sleep to pay $15 million in penalties for false or misleading representations under the Australian Consumer Law (ACL).
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A costly lesson: Federal Court imposes $6 million in penalties in ACCC v Qteq
17 April 2026
We analyse the penalty and extra-curial detriment commentary imposing penalties on Qteq and individual (with no indemnification) for attempted cartel conduct
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‘Don’t be a jerk laws’ introduced into Parliament to combat against unfair trading practices
13 April 2026
Mallesons lawyers discuss the unfair trading practices bill introduced into the House of Representatives on 1 April 2026.
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Australian Government Pumps Up Competition and Consumer Law Penalties in Response to Fuel Price Gouging Concerns
19 March 2026
The Australian Government plans to double competition and consumer law penalties in response to recent fuel price gouging concerns.
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Unfair Contract Terms in Australia: Case Highlights From 2025
3 February 2026
We explore UCT case highlights and practical takeaways from 2025.
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