ACL
Federal Court grants urgent interlocutory injunction in dapagliflozin dispute
24 February 2026
On 16 February 2026, the Federal Court of Australia granted an urgent interlocutory injunction restraining Pharmacor from launching and listing generic dapagliflozin products on the PBS.
Read on
Setting the table straight: High Court draws the line between trade mark infringement and misleading or deceptive conduct
17 February 2026
The High Court has clarified that even in the face of a finding that trade mark infringement does not arise due to lack of deceptive similarity, the conduct of a party in using that trade mark may still amount to misleading or deceptive conduct under the Australian Consumer Law.
Read on
Reebelo Australia penalised for statements about consumer guarantee rights
29 July 2025
Electronics marketplace Reebelo has paid $59,400 under infringement notices for representations as to availability of consumer guarantees
Read on
Ocean Bound or Ocean Found? Clorox’s Greenwashing Costs $8.25 Million
28 April 2025
Rebecca Maher, Paula McGrath (nee Mucha) and Peta Stevenson discuss the recent penalty awarded against Clorox Australia.
Read on
Proposed unfair trading practices protections to extend to small businesses
19 March 2025
Government commits to extend regime from individuals to small business if elected
Read on
Feeling Bluey… Robert Irwin, Pauline Hanson, and Fred again..: an overview of use of likeness
27 February 2025
Last year Pauline Hanson delivered the much anticipated sequel to her satirical cartoon of Australian icons, Bluey and Robert Irwin. Irwin reportedly threatened to sue Hanson for defamation for the first instalment, but regardless of the outcome – it’s a reminder to carefully consider the risks of using a person’s likeness without their consent. This post explores use of likeness (and its relation to publicity rights) and its risks in Australia.
Read on
Refunds and Reprimands: ACCC sweeps up misleading claims
11 February 2025
The ACCC conducted a sweep of the returns policies of Australian retail websites - what did it uncover?
Read on
Unwrapping the truth: ACCC warns against misleading advertising this holiday season
23 December 2024
Following Black Friday sweep, ACCC warns retailers to avoid misleading advertising or pricing ahead of Boxing Day sales
Read on
Load More Posts