Australia: Consumer Law

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This edition of the K&L Gates Competition & Consumer Law Round-Up examines recent enforcement actions by the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission, including significant penalties against major retailers for misleading pricing practices. The newsletter also covers merger reviews, collective bargaining authorisations, and emerging regulatory developments affecting competition and consumer protection in Australia.

On 14 May 2026, the Federal Court of Australia (the Court), in a prosecution commenced by the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC), found that Coles Supermarkets Australia Pty Ltd (Coles)...

Australia’s payment system has been the subject of a multi-pronged review with proposals for reform at various stages and across various aspects of Australia’s payments ecosystem.

In the month since the commencement of the Iran war, the initial impacts on fuel prices have spread to materials and labour affected by either the rise in transport costs or the rise in the cost of oil as an input in the manufacturing process.

Digital platform services are now firmly embedded as part of the essential infrastructure for participation in the modern Australian economy. From productivity software and online marketplaces...

This article examines the concept of resale price maintenance.

ASIC published its new enforcement priorities for 2026, which remain focused on protecting consumers from financial harm & reflect evolving market & consumer risks.

Anyone promoting therapeutic goods online through social media channels, must comply with the regulatory requirements under the Therapeutic Goods Act 1989 (Cth).