The new Unfair Contract Terms regime (introduced by the Treasury Laws Amendment (More Competition, Better Prices) Act 2022 (Amending Act), which amends the Competition and Consumer Act 2010 (Cth) [...]
The new unfair contract terms regime commences on 9 November 2023, which prohibits unfair contract terms in contracts and introduces significant pecuniary penalties. This article explores the new [...]
From 5 April 2022, a director must apply for a DIN prior to their appointment as a director. A DIN must be applied for personally by each director or alternate director of a company that is a [...]
This article explores the unfair contract terms that were admittedly enforced by Compass Matin Pty Ltd, EduCollect Pty Ltd and the companies’ common director.
The definition of ‘consumer’ is significant in determining the persons who are entitled to the protections provided by the ACL and ASIC Act. This article sets out the changes to the definition [...]
On 25 August 2018, the Trade Marks Act 1995 (Cth) was amended by including a parallel importation defence for importers of goods. With the new changes, Australian trade mark owners will find it [...]
In Australian Competition and Consumer Commission v Meriton Property Services Pty Ltd (No 2) [2018] FCA 1125, Meriton Property Services Pty Ltd has been penalised $3 million for manipulating [...]
