The Australian competition landscape has been dominated this year by two proposed major policy changes by the Labor government. First, the government aspires to a stronger and better merger law…

By Leandra Diem* & Barbora Jedličková**   The concept of competition law as it relates to public procurement is not a particularly common topic of discussion in Australia. Unlike in Switzerland…

Sitting as it does at the intersection between economics and law, competition law poses particular challenges for judges. Is it time to consider more innovative methods of adducing and assessing…

By Jacqueline Downes, Melissa Camp, & Dominic Page1 I. Introduction In its latest report in the ACCC’s ongoing Digital Platforms Services Inquiry 2020-2025 (DPSI),2 the Australian regulator has found that…

By Brenda Yuanyuan Xiong*   Introduction The relationship between competition law and economic regulation has evolved from a state of conflict to one of mutual recognition. Competition law is aimed…

By Jacqueline Downes, Bella Cameron and Jamie Hick1   I. Introduction This piece builds on our previous articles and publications2 covering the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission’s (ACCC) examination of…

A new sense of urgency and purpose has enlivened our international conversations about digital platforms, stimulating unprecedented levels of co-operation between competition and consumer authorities globally. In addition to conducting…

By Mel Marquis & Rhonda Smith1   I. Introduction In the nearly 50-year saga of modern Australian competition law, the section relating to the misuse of market power has recently…

After 11 years as Chair of the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission in this article Rod Sims reflects on a range of antitrust issues, emphasising their importance to our economy…

This article reviews the legislative framework which underlies Australian competition law and policy. First, the Australian Constitution plays a key although often unrecognized role in preventing interstate restrictions on competition. …

This article surveys two recent Australian regulatory developments which highlight the critical role of competition law and voluntary industry standards in regulating gig work. In particular, the class exemption for…

By Jacqueline Downes, Melissa Camp and Bella Cameron1   I. Introduction This piece builds on our previous articles2 covering the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission’s (ACCC) examination of developments in…