Corporate fault reforms: what is happening? An update for directors and officers after two tranches of proposed changes *

Australia - June 29 2012
Australia has a huge amount of legislation which imposes obligations and penalties on directors in instances of corporate fault.

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Inappropriate exercise of market power results in $2.5 million sanction *

Australia - January 30 2012
In the decision of Australian Competition and Consumer Commission v Ticketek Pty Ltd [2011] FCA 1489, the Federal Court gave a stern reminder to businesses that opportunistic and anti-competitive behaviour will not to be tolerated.

Co-authors: Alicia Hill, Mark Woolley.

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Future representations and offers to supply goods – make it clear and accurate *

Australia - January 30 2012
In Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) v Harvey Norman, retailing giant Harvey Norman (HN) came under fire for making misleading and deceptive statements to customers.

Co-authors: Alicia Hill, Mark Woolley.

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Harmonisation of WHS *

Australia - January 30 2012
The Work Health and Safety Act 2011 was assented to on 6 June 2011.

Co-authors: Alicia Hill, Mark Woolley.

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Buyouts or mergers: is consent easier to obtain? *

Australia - January 30 2012
Section 50 of the Competition and Consumer Act 2010 (Cth) (CCA) prohibits acquisitions such as buyouts and mergers that would result in substantial lessening of competition in a market for goods or services.

Co-authors: Alicia Hill, Mark Woolley.

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