Commercial Law

Australian businesses promoting finance offers should take note of a recent Federal Court decision that resulted in Harvey Norman and Latitude being ordered to pay a combined $55 million in penalties for misleading advertising. The case serves as a timely reminder that businesses offering credit, interest-free finance or payment plans must ensure their advertising accurately communicates the full terms of those offers. Failure to do so can expose businesses to significant fin

The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) has accepted a court-enforceable undertaking from Golf Imports Pty. Ltd. after the wholesaler admitted to engaging in resale price maintenance, a serious breach of Australian competition law. Resale price maintenance can keep prices artificially high, impacting consumers during ongoing cost of living pressures. The undertaking follows an ACCC investigation into pricing clauses that restricted how retailers could adve

ACCC’s proposed conditions for APRA licensing ensure musicians receive fair royalties while supporting business compliance. The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) has released a draft determination proposing stronger transparency and accountability requirements for the Australasian Performing Right Association (APRA). If finalised, these conditions would apply for the next five years and would reshape how music licensing operates across Australia. This

The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) has released a new snapshot highlighting the rapid growth of artificial intelligence (AI) technologies in 2025 and the potential implications for both consumers and businesses in Australia. This update builds on the ACCC’s March 2025 Final Report of the Digital Platform Services Inquiry, underscoring the need for ongoing monitoring of emerging digital technologies. ACCC Chair Gina Cass-Gottlieb emphasised that AI-ena

What Business Owners Need to Know | Bane Legal Services Based on and crediting the original media release published by the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) on 9 December 2025. The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) has confirmed that the Commonwealth Bank of Australia (CBA) has paid $792,000 in penalties after the regulator issued four infringement notices for alleged breaches of the Consumer Data Right (CDR) Rules . ACCC issues $7

When businesses seek legal advice whether for commercial disputes, debt recovery, contract interpretation, or litigation strategy they rely on accuracy, clarity and transparency. One of the most common risks in early-stage legal advice is the use of unsupported assumptions . While assumptions are sometimes unavoidable, they must be handled with care. Choosing evidence over assumptions protects businesses from legal risks. Recently, a client approached Bane Legal Services a

This article is based on an official media release published by the ACCC on 2 December 2025. Bane Legal Services is not a law firm and does not provide legal advice. We are your trusted legal matchmaker helping business owners find the right commercial lawyer when they need one. New digital competition rules could reshape how search and AI tools operate in Australia. When competition laws are breached in Australia, the consequences can be swift and expensive. The latest exa

Source: Original media release by the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) , dated 24 October 2025 . Disclaimer: Bane Legal Services is not a law firm and does not provide legal advice. We connect clients with trusted commercial lawyers through over 30 years of business experience. The ACCC supports continued collaboration among Australian banks to maintain nationwide access to cash, especially in regional communities. ACCC backs collaboration to secur

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Published: 23 June 2025 | Source: ACCC Media Release – 19 June 2025 Australia’s fourth-largest bank, National Australia Bank (NAB) ,...

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