What’s Inside This Issue?
This edition of the K&L Gates Competition & Consumer Law Round-Up provides a summary of recent and significant updates from the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC), as well as other noteworthy developments in the competition and consumer law space.
Enforcement
- NDIS Providers Warned Against Misleading Advertising
- Misleading Pricing Alleged Against Woolworths NZ
Mergers and Acquisitions
- Divestiture Required for Blackstone’s Acquisition of I’rom
Consultations
- Treasury Consults on ACL Reform for AI-Enabled Goods and Services
- Treasury Further Consults on ACL Prohibitions Against Unfair Trading Practices
Noteworthy Developments
- Mandatory Merger Clearance Regime to Commence on 1 January 2026
- ACCC Releases Sustainability Collaborations Guidelines for Businesses
- ASIC’s Enforcement Priorities Focus on Cost-of-Living Pressure
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