The ACCC’s Compliance and Enforcement Priorities for 2025 to 2026 recognise that cost of living, the cost of doing business and the ongoing impacts of the digital economy’s transformation and disruption are some of the most pressing challenges and opportunities facing Australia’s economy and community. In this update we explain the key areas which will be the subject of the ACCC’s scrutiny and focus in 2025/26.
Read moreAustralia’s competition law is complex. Metaverse platforms that are registered as a business, company or foreign entity in Australia or are carrying on business within Australia will have to comply with the Competition and Consumer Act 2010 (Cth). Competition law risk assessments should be undertaken before doing business in Australia to ensure compliance with the law and minimise the risk of significant penalties.
Read moreThe consumer guarantees provided under the Australian Consumer Law cannot be excluded, modified or restricted and are in addition to any manufacturer’s or supplier’s warranty – with high penalties applying for breach. Fitbit was recently ordered to pay penalties of $11million for making misleading statements about consumer guarantee rights.
Businesses can take steps to minimise the risk of contravention of the Australian Consumer Law relating to consumer guarantees.
Australia’s competition and consumer watchdog, the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (‘ACCC’), has issued its 2024/25 Compliance and Enforcement Policy and Priorities. The ACCC’s 2024-25 priorities and focus reflect that cost of living issues and the digital economy are key challenges facing Australia’s economy and community.
Read moreOn 18 March, 2024, the ACCC released an issues paper seeking submissions from consumers, businesses and industry participants about their experience and developments in general search services in Australia. The ACCC issues paper is focussing on the impact of regulatory and industry developments; trends in search quality and the emergence of generative AI.
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