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Court approves $3.5M settlement in Melissa Caddick class action
Class Actions 2025-04-01 2:59 pm By Cindy Cameronne

A judge has approved a $3.5 million settlement in a class action brought by former clients of Sydney fraudster Melissa Caddick.

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‘Game, set, match’ for United class action’s fight against $2.3M security, court told
Class Actions 2025-04-01 11:55 pm By Andy Sidler

The fact that at least three funders are open to backing a franchisee class action against United Petroleum should doom the class action’s opposition to the petrol chain’s bid for $2.3 million in security, a court has heard. 

Plastic surgeon can’t escape class action despite applicant dropping claims
Class Actions 2025-04-01 11:07 pm By Cindy Cameronne

A class action over alleged botched cosmetic surgeries can drop claims against one surgeon, but the doctor will remain a party so other defendants can point the finger at him.

WA public housing landlord points to ‘limited resources’ in class action defence
Class Actions 2025-04-01 11:53 pm By Sam Matthews

Western Australia and its public housing landlord have denied a class action’s allegations that Indigenous people living in remote communities were overcharged for substandard public housing.

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Albanese government to ban supermarket price-gouging
Competition & Consumer Protection 2025-03-31 11:15 pm By Cat Fredenburgh

The Albanese government has vowed to ban price-gouging by supermarkets if reelected, despite the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission’s supermarkets inquiry finding no evidence of excessive pricing.

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Hyundai, Kia class actions could expand ‘dramatically’, court hears
Class Actions 2025-03-28 3:09 pm By Cindy Cameronne

Class actions against Hyundai and Kia over alleged defective anti-lock braking systems could expand “dramatically”, a court has heard, as a contest over competing cases ticks over into a second year.

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ACCC shrugs shoulders in face of Coles, Woolworths oligopoly
Competition & Consumer Protection 2025-03-21 11:37 pm By Andy Sidler

The ACCC has found Coles and Woolworths operate as an oligopoly with “little incentive” to compete but has stopped short of recommending a break-up or similar strong measures, saying there is no “silver bullet”.

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ACCC issues guidance for ‘serial’ and ‘killer’ deals under new framework
Competition & Consumer Protection 2025-03-20 11:44 pm By Cat Fredenburgh

The ACCC has issued guidelines on a new merger review framework that will commence in a few months, outlining when so-called ‘serial’ and ‘killer’ acquisitions may come under fire. Draft merger assessment guidelines released Thursday detail the analytical framework the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission will bring to bear when deciding whether to green light…

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ANZ client must replead case alleging advisor shared confidential info
Privacy & Cybersecurity 2025-03-20 11:53 pm By Julia Kanapathippillai

An ANZ client who alleges an investment advisor accessed her private banking records has been ordered to replead her case.

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Vocus wins ACCC approval for $5B TPG acquisition
Competition & Consumer Protection 2025-03-20 11:26 pm By Andy Sidler

The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission has cleared Vocus’ proposal to acquire parts of TPG Telecom’s business for $5.25 billion, finding the combined entity would face strong competition from other telecoms.

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