Ruby Simpson

Jun 19, 2024 | lexology.com | Thomas Jones |Dylan McGirr |Ruby Simpson |Charlotte Ainsworth

In the most recent report of the ACCC’s Digital Platform Services Inquiry (‘Report’), the ACCC has found that consumers are unable to exercise choice or meaningful control over their data, and that consumers are mostly unaware of the extent to which their data is collected and how it may be used.

May 15, 2024 | lexology.com | Thomas Jones |Dylan McGirr |Ruby Simpson

The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) is seeking special leave to appeal to the High Court from the Full Court’s judgement in J Hutchinson Pty Ltd v Australian Competition and Consumer Commission.[1]The focus of the special leave application is on what is required to demonstrate that parties have reached an anticompetitive “arrangement or understanding” – a fundamental concept under Australia’s competition laws.