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Disputes & Litigation
City Beach Court Ruling Puts Retailers on Notice Over Button Battery Safety
The Federal Court has found that fashion retailer Fewstone Pty Ltd, trading as City Beach , breached the Australian Consumer Law (ACL) by supplying consumer products that failed to meet Australia’s mandatory button battery safety and information standards. Button battery safety standards protect children from serious injury under Australian Consumer Law. The decision highlights the serious compliance risks facing retailers, importers and manufacturers dealing in consumer g
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ACCC Takes Microsoft to Court Over Alleged Misleading Conduct in Microsoft 365 Price Rise
ACCC takes Microsoft to court over alleged misleading Microsoft 365 price rise and hidden subscription options. The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) has launched Federal Court proceedings against Microsoft Australia and its US parent company, Microsoft Corporation , alleging the tech giant misled around 2.7 million Australian customers over subscription pricing and product options. At the heart of the case are claims that Microsoft’s communications ab
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Four Sydney Mobile Crane Companies Face Court Over Alleged Cartel Conduct
The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) has commenced civil cartel proceedings in the Federal Court against four Sydney-based mobile crane hire companies and four of their senior executives. The companies — Borger Crane Hire & Rigging Services, MCR Melrose, Two Way Cranes, and Ultra-Lift Cranes — are alleged to have engaged in conduct that breached Australia’s cartel laws between 2020 and 2024. According to the ACCC, the alleged conduct involved agreements n
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ACCC Takes Court Action Against Fresh Produce Suppliers Over Alleged Price Fixing
Published: 1 September 2025 Source: Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) The Australian Competition and Consumer...
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How to Exit a Toxic Business Partnership (Without Losing Your Sanity or Your IP)
Right up there with noise-cancelling headphones and and never agreeing to another “quick collab call”, one of the best decisions that was...
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Jayco in Court Over Allegedly Misleading ‘Off-Road’ Advertising Claims: What Australian Manufacturers and Retailers Need to Know
Published: 23 June 2025 | Source: ACCC Media Release – 12 June 2025 Australia’s largest caravan manufacturer, Jayco Corporation Pty Ltd...
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Beacon Products and Zandox Group Face ACCC Court Action Over Alleged Unsolicited Sales Practices
Published: 12 May 2025 Based on Media Release from the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) View Source The ACCC has...
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Greenwashing Allegations: Sunscreen Giant Taken to Court Over ‘Reef Friendly’ Claims
Originally reported by the ACCC, 1 July 2025 This blog is for general information only. Bane Legal Services is not a law firm and does...
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