By Professor Bryan Horrigan
Overview
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| Professor Bryan Horrigan |
In the last few months since the
inaugural edition of
The Monash Law e-Briefing, developments have continued on multiple fronts in the regulation of unconscionable, unfair, and bad faith business conduct. The
ACCC v Lux case reached its end point in the High Court. The ACCC announced proceedings against Coles for alleged unconscionable conduct towards suppliers. The ANZ bank fees case is heading to appeal. The Abbott Government finalised its panel and terms of reference for the much-publicised ‘root and branch’ review of competition law. The Government also released proposed legislation on new franchising reforms, including the introduction of an obligation of good faith in franchising agreements.
These regulatory and litigious developments are of topical interest to commercial and consumer lawyers, competition and financial regulators, and businesses of all kinds and their corporate counsel. They are also relevant for policy-makers and law-makers, public lobby groups and industry peak bodies, and academics and students who study commercial law, competition law, consumer law, franchising law, contract law, and equity.
