Misuse of market power – why are private companies stepping in where the ACCC fears to tread?

Australia’s competition regulator the ACCC fought hard for a new law against misuse of market power, but it’s private companies who are using it more. Our Partner Simon Muys tells us why and what it means for businesses who might have market power or who deal with someone who does. Plus Rod Sims outlines one possible future for merger approvals in Australia, Treasury consults on major changes to unfair contract term laws, a decision in the Epic v Apple case in the US and more …

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Show notes:

Merger review proposals

• Our article on the Australian merger control regime- ACCC heralds its proposal to reform the Australian merger control regime  
• AFR articles with Elizabeth's quotes
• Ex-ACCC chief Samuel labels Sims’ merger reform proposal ‘a quagmire’
• Sims’ plan for merger reform has the makings of a tough fight

Unfair Contract Terms

• Our article on unfair contract terms - Unfair Contract Terms regime update: Government releases draft legislation

Simon Muy's article

• Our article on section 46 of the CCA - Section 46 of the CCA rides again but on a different horse

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