Charles Livingstone

Aug 15, 2024 | lexology.com | Charles Livingstone |Jamie Dunne

The Digital Markets, Competition and Consumers Act 2024 (DMCC Act) received Royal Assent shortly before Parliament was dissolved for the 2024 General Election. Barring any surprises, it is expected to come into force this autumn.

Aug 11, 2024 | openforum.com.au | Charles Livingstone

The federal government is due to respond to a parliamentary inquiry into online gambling. Last year the inquiry, led by the late Labor MP Peta Murphy, recommended phasing out gambling advertising over three years, leading to a total ban. But there are reports the government will stop at a partial ban. This could take gambling off social media and stop ads from airing within an hour (before and after) sporting matches. How effective would a partial ban be? History shows it may not be enough.

Aug 7, 2024 | econotimes.com | Charles Livingstone

The federal government is due to respond to a parliamentary inquiry into online gambling. Last year the inquiry, led by the late Labor MP Peta Murphy, recommended phasing out gambling advertising over three years leading to a total ban. But there are reports the government will stop at a partial ban. This could take gambling off social media and stop ads from airing within an hour (before and after) sporting matches. How effective would a partial ban be? History shows it may not be enough.

Aug 2, 2023 | lexology.com | Jamie Dunne |Kirsty Street |Charles Livingstone

Seven months on from the Subsidy Control Act 2022 coming into force, and with the new UK regime now in full swing, we can take stock of how the new regime has been working and reflect on the lessons that can be learned from its implementation so far.