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ASIC Enforcement – Comparison Websites

ASIC alleges that Choosi misled customers through its comparison services in contravention of sections 12DB and 12DF of the ASIC Act 2001.

Australia Consumer

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Sophie Grace Pty Ltd

Commercial Debts Don't Age Well!

Clear expectation and prompt enforcement of terms ensure a fair and robust way to manage risk and ensures accountability.

Australia Consumer

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PCL Lawyers

Legal Tips for Handling Client Disputes in Professional Services

This article will take you through some ways to prevent and settle client disputes.

Australia Consumer

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LegalVision

Supreme Court clarifies key principles in misstatement cases

The decision reinforces that professionals who give advice or information may be liable for consequential losses that fall within the scope of the duty they fairly assumed.

New Zealand Consumer

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Wynn Williams Lawyers

AFSL Cancelled After CSLR Payment

Australia Consumer

SG

Sophie Grace Pty Ltd

What are the Privacy Laws for Direct Marketing?

Australia Consumer

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LegalVision

It's not fixed price, if you believe it: The curious case of the cost plus Payment Claim

Australia Consumer

PA

Piper Alderman

Unconscionable Conduct – Optus agrees to $100m penalty

Australia Consumer

PA

Piper Alderman

Owners Corporations / Associations now subject to Unfair Contract Terms

Australia Consumer

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Swaab

Unfair contract terms in outdated standard form contracts could cost you a fine of $50 million (Companies) or $2.5 million (Individuals)

Australia Consumer

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Swaab

How to Handle Contract Breaches in NZ

New Zealand Consumer

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LegalVision

How Do I Recover a Debt From an Individual?

Australia Consumer

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LegalVision

BNPL – Low Cost Credit Contract Providers

Australia Consumer

SG

Sophie Grace Pty Ltd

The new Scams Prevention Framework: insights from abroad

Australia Consumer

CC

Corrs Chambers Westgarth

Cyber-Flashing Laws, Offences and Penalties in Australia

Australia Criminal

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Criminal Defence Lawyers Australia

Addressing the Surge in Youth Crime in NSW

Australia Criminal

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O'Brien Criminal & Civil Solicitors

Michael Byrnes appeared on Breakfast with Tim Webster on 2SM on 23 July 2025 to discuss workplace relationships and that Coldplay concert

Australia Employment

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Swaab

Aboriginal Death in Police Custody Alice Springs

Australia Criminal

OC

O'Brien Criminal & Civil Solicitors

Australian Visa Processing Times And Key Migration Updates

Australia Immigration

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Interstaff Immigration Agency

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Healthcare, Food & Drugs Law

New Zealand to introduce plain cigarette packaging despite problems in Australia

While Australia goes in to battle with tobacco companies, New Zealand makes its first move in the same direction.

New Zealand Healthcare

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Baldwins Intellectual Property

Twist in KFC case

KFC, as employer, was found vicariously liable for the negligence of its staff and the plaintiff was awarded damages.

Australia Healthcare

HW

Hall & Wilcox

You'll (Still) Feel Better on Swisse (Unless and Until the Complaints Resolution Panel Says Otherwise) - Health and Food Products – To What Extent Are Puffery and Claims About Health Benefits Permitted in Australian Advertisements?

Tracey J of the Federal Court has delivered his judgment in Swisse Vitamins Pty Ltd v Complaints Resolution Panel.

Australia Healthcare

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Addisons

PLC Multi-Jurisdictional Guide 2012: Life Sciences - Part 1

Australia Healthcare

DP

DLA Piper Australia

PLC Multi-Jurisdictional Guide 2012: Life Sciences - Part 2

Australia Healthcare

DP

DLA Piper Australia

PLC Multi-Jurisdictional Guide 2012: Life Sciences - Part 3

Australia Healthcare

DP

DLA Piper Australia

Pharmaceuticals and life sciences - impact of the budget

Australia Healthcare

NR

Norton Rose Fulbright Australia

Accidents happen: The Importance of Appointing your Enduring Guardian and Enduring Power of Attorney

Australia Healthcare

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Swaab

Aged Care Reform – Living Longer, Living Better – Anywhere you like

Australia Healthcare

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Gadens Lawyers

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Consumer Trading & Unfair Trading

ASIC Enforcement – Comparison Websites

ASIC alleges that Choosi misled customers through its comparison services in contravention of sections 12DB and 12DF of the ASIC Act 2001.

Australia Consumer

SG

Sophie Grace Pty Ltd

Supreme Court clarifies key principles in misstatement cases

The decision reinforces that professionals who give advice or information may be liable for consequential losses that fall within the scope of the duty they fairly assumed.

New Zealand Consumer

WW

Wynn Williams Lawyers

What are the Privacy Laws for Direct Marketing?

Understanding how Australian privacy and spam laws affect your direct marketing is the best way to avoid legal complaints.

Australia Consumer

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LegalVision

ACCC Enforcement and Compliance Update

Australia Consumer

PA

Piper Alderman

Prohibition on secondary boycotts clarified: High Court rules against the ACCC in appeal regarding the nature of an anti-competitive understanding

Australia Consumer

CG

Cooper Grace Ward

Extending an unfair trading practices prohibition to commercial arrangements with small businesses: a potential chilling effect

Australia Consumer

CC

Corrs Chambers Westgarth

How Can My Business Avoid Misleading and Deceptive Advertising?

Australia Consumer

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LegalVision

The New Scam Prevention Framework and It's Impact on Businesses

Australia Commercial

CG

Coleman Greig Lawyers

Health practitioners' obligations when advertising professional services

Australia Consumer

HP

Hall Payne Lawyers

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Dodd-Frank, Consumer Protection Act

Victoria's New Developer Bond Scheme: Implications For Developers

In a significant move aimed to enhance consumer protections in the housing sector, the Victorian Government has enacted the Building Legislation Amendment (Buyer Protections) Act 2025 (Vic) (Act).

Australia Real Estate

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K&L Gates LLP

So You Want To Take Your Restaurant(s) Overseas – Part 6: How To Use Legal Counsel When Expanding Internationally

International restaurant expansion is a high-stakes leap that will put every part of your business to the test: operations, supply chains, culture, finance, intellectual property, and above all, the law.

Australia Media & IT

HS

Harris Sliwoski

Australia Passes Landmark Scam Prevention Legislation

On 13 February 2025, the Australian Federal Parliament passed the Scams Prevention Bill 2025 (Cth) ("Bill"), the first of its kind worldwide.

Australia Consumer

JD

Jones Day

BNPL Regulation Takes The Final Step In Australia

Australia Consumer

KG

K&L Gates LLP

Doing Business In Australia - A Guidebook For Investing In Australia

Australia Government

KG

K&L Gates LLP

BNPL Regulation Takes Another Step Forward

Australia Consumer

KG

K&L Gates LLP

Funds Update – 19 January 2024

Australia Finance

HS

Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer LLP

The ACCC's Eight Commandments For Environmental And Sustainability Claims And Avoiding Greenwashing And Breaches Of The Australian Consumer Law

Australia Anti-trust

KG

K&L Gates LLP

Talking Shop: A Consumer Sector Podcast Series: Episode 5 – Why NFTs; Why Now? (Podcast)

Australia Technology

HS

Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer LLP

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Health & Safety

Sport Injuries in Schools – Understand the Risks and Obligations

Injuries at school including those sustained as part of sporting activities may attract liability and compensation.

Australia Consumer

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Makinson d'Apice Lawyers

Breast Implants: Recalls, Risks and Rights

There has been media scrutiny on the risks associated with breast implants, particularly with PIP breast implants.

Australia Employment

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Walsh Halligan Douglas

Mental health during separation

Research in 2011 showed that those going through marital breakdowns run a higher risk of mental illness and suicide.

Australia Employment

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HopgoodGanim

Walking The Tightrope – mental illness; patient rights and doctor's liability

Australia Employment

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Barry Nilsson

Minimising risks to students on ski excursions

Australia Consumer

CB

Colin Biggers & Paisley

Caring for older Australians - final report released by the Productivity Commission

Australia Real Estate

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Gadens Lawyers

Reviews of medically related litigation

Australia Litigation

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Barry Nilsson

Stalking changes up the ante on bullying

Australia Criminal

NR

Norton Rose Fulbright Australia

DDT CRP – Division 6 new cross claims remain Valid

Australia Employment

MA

Moray & Agnew

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Latest Videos

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Navigating debt recovery with disputes over goods or services

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PCL Lawyers

Future Of Consumer APAC: Climate Change And ESG Litigation Trends In The Consumer Sector

HS

Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer LLP

CU LAB: Are Australia's product liability laws ready for driverless cars?

CU

Clayton Utz

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