accc v lux pty ltd [2004] fca 926

ACCC v Mobil Oil Australia Ltd (1997) ATPR 41568Price fixing. Category: v ACCC [2018] FCAFC 30 Cartels (bid rigging): cartels, price fixing (bid rigging); extraterritoriality, Appeal from:ACCC v Prysmian Cavi E Sistemi S.R.L. See Astvilla astvilla pty ltd victoria, vic 3107 lower templestowe, 29a macedon road, sentencing - applicant retained in custody for "other offences" in respect of astvilla v director of consumer affairs. The High Court concluded that "in civil penalty proceedings, courts are not precluded from considering and, if appropriate, imposing penalties that are agreed between the parties" (quote taken fromjudgment summary). The ACCC instituted proceedings against Lux in May 2012. ACCC v Metcash Trading Limited [2011] FCA 967 (25 August 2011); [2001] FCAFC 151 (30 November 2011)Merger - held merger not likely to SLC. Before this decision, the meaning of the word "unconscionable" was the subject to differing views which resulted in differing judgments. LLW2008 Unconsionabilty Guide under ACL Summary Notes Fine of $1,987,500. We acknowledge Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples as the First Australians and Traditional Custodians of Australia. cannot abuse the conduct for unconscionable conduct, 5/5/14 ACCC commences action against Coles for unconscionable conduct, Active Retail Collaboration Program (ARC), providing misleading information to suppliers about the savings and value to, using undue influence and unfair tactics against suppliers to obtain payments. The ACCC has instituted Federal Court proceedings against Honda Australia Pty Ltd for making false or misleading representations to consumers about two former authorised Honda dealerships, Brighton Automotive Holdings Pty Ltd (Astoria) in Victoria and Tynan Motors Pty Ltd (Tynan) in NSW. v Lux FCA 926 The was successful in a claim for consumer unconscionability under the predecessor of s21 for the misconduct of a vacuum cleaner salesman in his dealings with an illiterate and intellectually disabled consumer. accc v lux pty ltd [2004] fca 926 special advantage and exploited Why s21 special Problem with a product or service you bought, Problem with a product or service you sold, Expand submenu for "Inquiries and consultations", Digital platform services inquiry 2020-25, Electricity market monitoring inquiry 2018-25, Regional mobile infrastructure inquiry 2022-23, Merger and competition exemption consultations, ACCC submissions to external consultations, Authorisations and notifications registers, Collective bargaining notifications register, Resale price maintenance notifications register, Full Federal Court declares Lux conduct unconscionable, ACCC appeals unconscionable conduct decision, Federal Court dismisses unconscionable conduct case, ACCC alleges unconscionable conduct by vacuum cleaner retailer. The ACCC alleged that between 2009 and 2011, Lux engaged in unconscionable conduct in relation to the sale of vacuum cleaners to elderly consumers in contravention of section 51AB of the Trade Practices Act 1974 and section 21 of the ACL. Webaccc v lux pty ltd [2004] fca 92650 nic vape juice alberta50 nic vape juice alberta Financial services compliance outsourcing. The ACCC appealed the decision in relation to three of the five consumers who were subject to the sales tactics contending that, amongst other things, His Honour set the bar for unconscionable conduct too high by requiring conduct to have a "moral tainting"; by giving insufficient weight to the primary purpose of the Lux representative's approach, which was to sell a new vacuum cleaner; and by placing too much emphasis upon the existence of a cooling-off period, which should not negate the fundamental unconscionable conduct breach. The Full Court noted in its judgment in 2013 that consumer protection laws reinforce societal values and expectations that consumers will be dealt with honestly and fairly, and without deception.. Webaccc v lux pty ltd [2004] fca 926horse heaven hills road conditionshorse heaven hills road conditions The Federal Court has ordered Lux Distributors Pty Ltd (Lux) pay pecuniary penalties totalling $370,000 for engaging in unconscionable conduct, in The Court also said (t)he norms and standards of today require businesses who wish to gain access to the homes of people for extended selling opportunities to exhibit honesty and openness in what they are doing, not to apply deceptive ruses to gain entry. Port of Newcastle Operations Pty Ltd v Australian Competition Tribunal [2017] FCAFC 124Access, Tabcorp Holdings and Tatts Group - proposed merger (ACT 1 of 2017)Mergers (authorisation):Tribunal decision on merger authorisation, ACCC v Australia and New Zealand Banking Group Limited [2016] FCA 1516Cartels (penalties):Attempted cartel conduct (admitted) (penalties imposed higher than those 'agreed'), ACCC v Australian Egg Corporation Limited [2016] FCA 69Cartels (attempt)Appealed. Commonwealth Director of Public Prosecutions v Joyce [2022] FCA 1423 (29 November 2022) (Justice Abraham)Criminal cartel. His Honour based this view on a number of findings, including that Lux's sales tactics were traditional methods which customers would be expected to be aware of; the Lux sales representatives were entering the houses to complete free maintenance checks; and consumers who may have felt pressured had the benefit of a 10 day cooling-off period. ACCC v TF Woollam & Son Pty Ltd [2011] FCA 973 (24 August 2011)Price fixing - cover pricing in building tenders, ACCC v Ticketek Pty Ltd [2011] FCA 1489 (22 December 2011)Misuse of market power (consent orders - $2.5m penalty), Pilbara Infrastructure Pty Ltd v Australian Competition Tribunal [2011] FCAFC 58 (4 May 2011)(Full Federal Court)Access regime, Appeal to High Court:Pilbara Infrastructure Pty Ltd v Australian Competition Tribunal[2012] HCA 36Appeal from Tribunal:Fortescue Metals Group Limited; In the Matter of [2010] ACompT 2, ACCC v Black & White Cabs Pty Ltd [2010] FCA 1399Exclusive dealing (third line forcing), ACCC v Cabcharge [2010] FCA 1261Contraventions admitted - misuse of market power (refusal to deal/predatory pricing), ACCC v IGC Dorel Pty Ltd [2010] FCA 1303 (10 December 2010)Resale price maintenance - agreed penalties, Fortescue Metals Group Limited; In the Matter of [2010] ACompT 2Access (overturned in part on appeal to thefederal court), ACCC v Bill Express Ltd (in liq) (2009) 180 FCR 105; [2009] FCA 1022Exclusive dealing (third line forcing), Emirates v ACCC [2009] FCA 312Validity of s 155 notice - issue of market definition, Seven Network Ltd v News Limited [2007] FCA 1062; [2009] FCAFC 166 (the C7 case)Anti-competitive agreements; misuse of market power; market definition, Singapore Airlines Ltd v ACCC [2009] FCAFC 136 (2 October 2009)Market definition, Appeal fromACCC v Singapore Airlines Cargo Pty Ltd (2009) ATPR 42-288; [2009] FCA 510, ACCC v British Airways PLC (2008) ATPR 42-265; [2008] FCA 1977Collusive conduct - SLC - Penalties - Admission of liability, ACCC v QANTAS Airways Ltd (2008) ATPR 42-266; [2008] FCA 1976Collusive conduct - SLC - Penalties - Admission of liability, Application by Chime Communications Pty Ltd [2008] ACompT 4Access, Auskay International Manufacturing & Trade Pty Ltd v Qantas Airways Ltd (2008) ATPR 42-256; [2008] FCA 1458Alleged cartel - specificity of market (and associated proceedings), ACCC v Australian Abalone Pty Ltd [2007] FCA 1834Admitted price fixing and boycott conduct - discussion of agreed penalties and mention of proposed criminal penalties, ACCC v Baxter Healthcare [2007] HCA 38 (29 August 2007); [2008] FCAFC 141Misuse of market power, exclusive dealing, derivative crown immunity, ACCC v Jurlique International Pty Ltd [2007] FCA 79Resale price maintenance, ACCC v Leahy Petroleum Pty Ltd [2007] FCA 794 (29 May 2007)(Geelong Petrol case)Price fixing - meaning of 'contract, arrangement or understanding' (held no contravention), ACCC v Visy Industries Holdings Pty Limited (No 3) [2007] FCA 1617 (2 November 2007)Admission of cartel conduct - penalties of $36m + imposed, Nelson Enterprises Pty Ltd [ACCC Notification - 31 July 2007]Collective bargaining notification (first application - involved Queensland citrus growers), Re Medicines Australia Inc [2007] ACompT 4 (27 June 2007)Authorisation, RP Data Limited (ACN 087 759 171) v State of Queensland [2007] FCA 1639 Misuse of market power, ACCC v Liquorland (Australia) Pty Ltd [2006] FCA 826 (30 June 2006)Exclusionary provisions, anti-competitive agreements, SST Consulting Services Pty Limited v Rieson [2006] HCA 31Focus on issue of severance and s 4L of the Act; exclusive dealing (third line forcing), ACCC v Dermalogica Pty Ltd [2005] FCA 152; (2005) 215 ALR 482Resale price maintenance, ACCC v Eurong Beach Resort Ltd [2005] FCA 1900Misuse of Market Power, Exclusionary Provisions, Exclusive Dealing and Anti-competitve agreements (agreed penalties), Apco Service Stations Pty Ltd v ACCC [2005] FCAFC 161(Ballarat Petrol case)Price fixing, meaning of understanding(appeal fromACCC v Leahy Petroleum Pty Ltd [2004] FCA 1678), ACCC v ABB Power Transmission Pty Ltd [2004] FCA 819Pecuniary penalty - joint submission - cartels, ACCC v Midland Brick Co Pty Ltd [2004] FCA 693Price fixing - joint submission on orders - principles governing joint submissions, Australian Association of Pathology Practices Incorporated [2004] ACompT 4; (2004) ATPR 41-985Authorisation - exclusive dealing - third line forcing, NT Power Generation v Power and Water Authority [2004] HCA 48; 219 CLR 90Misuse of market power; access to services (through s 46), Qantas Airways Ltd [2004] A Comp T 9Authorisation, Seven Network Ltd v ACCC [2004] FCAFC 267; (2004) 140 FCR 170Section 155, ACCC v Australian Medical Association Western Australian Branch Inc [2003] FCA 686; (2003) ATPR 41-945Price fixing, market definition, ACCC v Australian Safeway Stores Pty Limited [2003] FCAFC 149 (30 June 2003)Misuse of market power, exclusive dealing, price fixing, Australian Gas Light Company (ACN 052 167 405) v Australian Competition & Consumer Commission (No. Agreed penalties, CDPP v Vina Money Transfer Pty Ltd [2022] FCA 665 (9 June 2022)(Justice Abraham)First criminal cartel conviction imposing jail sentences (guilty plea), ACCC v Australasian Food Group Pty Ltd [2022] FCA 308 (25 March 2022)[Australasian Food Group trading as Peters Ice Cream]Exclusive dealing in relation to sale of ice-cream at service stations, Australian Competition and Consumer Commission v J Hutchinson Pty Ltd [2022] FCA 98 (Justice Downes)Boycott (s 45E), ACCC v B&K Holdings (Qld) Pty Ltd [2021] FCA 260 (24 March 2021) Resale price maintenance - admitted contraventions - agreed penalty, ACCC v IVF Finance Pty Limited (No 2) [2021] FCA 1295Mergers (interlocutory injunction), ACCC v NSW Ports Operations Hold Co Pty Ltd [2021] FCA 720 (29 June 2021)Anti-competitive agreement (appeal lodged 2021), ACCC v Tasmanian Ports Corporation Pty Ltd [2021] FCA 482Misuse of market power (declared by consent), Commonwealth Director of Public Prosecutions v Wallenius Wilhelmsen Ocean AS [2021] FCA 52Criminal Cartel - conviction (followed guilty plea) and sentence - fine of AU$24mJustice Wigney, Glencore Coal Assets Australia Pty LtdvAustralian Competition Tribunal[2020] FCAFC 145Appeal from Australian Competition TribunalApplication by Port of Newcastle Operations Pty Ltd[2019] ACompT 1Appeal allowed: Allsop CJ, Beach and Colvin JJ, TX Australia Pty Limited v Australian Competition and Consumer Commission [2020]FCA 1100Access - whether ACCC had jurisdiction to arbitrate a dispute - communications law, ACCC v Pacific National Pty Ltd [2020] FCAFC 77 Appeal fromACCC v Pacific National Pty Limited (No 2) [2019] FCA 669 (Justice Beach)(15 May 2019)Mergers:Acquisition involving Queensland rail terminal (s 50 CCA)(held insufficient evidence of likely SLC), Australian Competition and Consumer Commission v Ramsay Health Care Australia Pty Limited [2020] FCA 308Misuse of market power and exclusive dealing (case dismissed), Vodafone Hutchison Australia Pty Limited v Australian Competition & Consumer Commission[2020] FCA 117 (Federal Court)Mergers (held merger not. 1) (1990) 27 FCR 460Anti-competitive agreements, exclusionary provisions, misuse of market power, The Paul Dainty Corporation Pty Ltd v The National Tennis Centre Trust [1990] FCA 163; (1990) 22 FCR 495(LawCite)Exclusive dealing (sub-sections 47(1), (8), (9) and (13)), Pont Data Australia Pty Limited v ASX Operations Pty Limited (1990) FCA 30Misuse of market power, anti-competitive agreements, exclusive dealing, price discrimination, TPC v Sony (Australia) Pty Ltd (1990) ATPR 41031Resale price maintenance, Queensland Wire Industries v BHP (1989) 167 CLR 177 (High Court)Misuse of market power - leveraging market power (section 46), TPC v Australia Meat Holdings Pty Ltd (1988) 83 ALR 299Trade practices economics; mergers, Mark Lyons Pty Ltd v Bursill Sportsgear Pty Ltd(1987) 74 ALR 581Exclusive dealing, market definition, Williams and Vajili Pty Ltd v Papersave Pty Ltd [1987] FCA 351 (Full Federal Court)Appeal dismissed"Here we simply have a corporation which handled 60 per cent of the collection and treatment of waste computer paper, seeking to take a lease with no added special features, except a knowledge that a potential competitor also wanted the lease." the trial judge did not give sufficient weight to the legislative provisions (namely, Lux's failure to comply with door to door selling provisions) which would otherwise provide fairness in the selling process. The ACCC acknowledges the Traditional Custodians of the lands across Australia on which we live and work. (No 12) [2016] FCA 822, Pilbara Infrastructure Pty Ltd v Australian Competition Tribunal [2011] FCAFC 58 (4 May 2011), Fortescue Metals Group Limited; In the Matter of [2010] ACompT 2. The conduct in question must be assessed against a normative standard of conscience, which requires: Additionally, the Full Court said the trial judge placed too much significance upon the statutory cooling-off period in dismissing the ACCC's argument of unconscionable conduct. the "norms and standards of today require business who wish to gain access to the homes of people for extended selling opportunities to exhibit honesty and openness in what they are doing, not to apply deceptive ruses to gain entry". (No 12) [2016] FCA 822Cartels, price fixing (bid rigging); extraterritoriality, Application by Co-operative Bulk Handling Limited (No 3) [2013] ACompT 3Appeal against revocation of exclusive dealing notification - public benefit v SLC, Norcast S.r.L v Bradken Limited (No 2) [2013] FCA 235 (19 March 2013)Cartels - bid-rigging - first case to consider new cartel laws, Parmalat Australia Pty Ltd v VIP Plastic Packaging Pty Ltd[2013] FCA 119 (22 February 2013)Exclusive dealing (application for interlocutory relief dismissed), ACCCv Eternal Beauty Products Pty Ltd[2012] FCA 1124 Resale price maintenance (admissions and agreed penalties), ACCC v Link Solutions Pty Ltd (No 3) [2012] FCA 348 Exclusive dealing - third line forcing, Pilbara Infrastructure Pty Ltd v Australian Competition Tribunal[2012] HCA 36Access regime, Full Federal Court:Pilbara Infrastructure Pty Ltd v Australian Competition Tribunal [2011] FCAFC 58 (4 May 2011)Tribunal:Fortescue Metals Group Limited; In the Matter of [2010] ACompT 2, SPAR Licensing Pty Ltd v MIS QLD Pty Ltd (No 2) [2012] FCA 1116 Exclusionary provisions - anti-competitive agreements (purpose/effect of SLC) - market definition. table of Cases Upon entry into their home, the Lux representatives conducted a brief check of the existing vacuum cleaner before showing the elderly women the new model vacuum cleaner and using sales tactics for an extended period to induce them into purchasing the new model, which costed more than if the machine was purchased at retail stores. The Courts decision represents a positive outcome for consumers and serves as a warning for businesses, Mr Sims said. Note. Lux's conduct was therefore unconscionable having regard to the bargaining strengths between the parties and the deceptive and pressuring sales tactics employed by its sales representatives. accc v lux pty ltd [2004] fca 926 ACCC v Lux Distributors: what is unconscionable conduct? (Volume 60, parts 1 to 4) ACCC v April International Marketing Services Australia Pty Ltd (No 8) [2011] FCA 153Foreign cartel with effect of price fixing in Australia contrary to s 45. Inicio; Nosotros; Servicios; Contacto Fine of $34.5 million, ACCC v Cascade Coal Pty Ltd (No 3) [2018] FCA 1019 Justice FinkelsteinCartels: Alleged cartel conduct (dismissed) (subject to appeal), Appealed:ACCC v Cascade Coal Pty Ltd [2019] FCAFC154(appeal dismissed), ACCC v Pfizer [2018] FCAFC Justices Greenwood, Middleton, FosterMisuse of market power:Alleged abuse of power - various rebate agreements entered into ahead of patent expiry (Lipitor) (pre Harper-reforms to s 46); Exclusive dealing: Alleged supply on condition pharmacists would not stuck other products except to a limited extent (claim failed), ACCC v Yazaki Corporation [2018] FCAFC 73 Cartels (penalites): Cartel conduct (penalty appeal), Prysmian Cavi E Sistemi S.R.L. 12) Ltd [1978] FCA 50; (1978) 36 FLR 134Exclusive dealing (third line forcing), L Grollo & Co Pty Ltd v Nu-Statt Decorating Pty Ltd (1978) 34 FLR 81Meaning of understanding, TPC v Ansett Transport Industries (Operations) Pty Limited [1978] FCA 21; (1978) 32 FLR 305Mergers - dominance test, Trade Practices Commission v Legion Cabs (Trading) Co-operative Society Ltd. [1978] FCA 47; (1978) 35 FLR 372Exclusive dealing (third line forcing), Victorian Egg Marketing Board v Parkwood Eggs Pty Ltd (1978) 33 FLR 294; 20 ALR 129; [1978] ATPR 40-081, Re Queensland Co-Op Milling Association Limited and Defiance Holdings Limited (QCMA) (1976) 8 ALR 481Mergers; Trade Practices Economics, Top Performance Motors Pty Ltd v Ira Berk (Qld) Pty Ltd (1975) 5 ALR 465Market definition, Re Books [1972] 20 FLR 256Resale Price Maintenance - Trade Practices Tribunal - Application for exemption fromRestrictive Trade Practices Act1971, Mikasa (NSW) Pty Ltd v Festival Stores [1972] HCA 69; (1972) 127 CLR 617Resale price maintenance - recommended prices, Buckley v Tutty (1971) 125 CLR 353Restraint of trade, Re British Basic Slag Ltds Agreements [1963] 2 All ER 807[English]Agreement, Lindner v Murdock's Garage (1950) 83 CLR 628Restraint of trade, Attorney-General v The Adelaide Steamship Co Ltd (1913) 18 CLR 30Australian Industries Preservation Act 1906 - Price fixing and market allocation - injury to the public, R v Associated Northern Collieries (1911) 14 CLR 387On the issue of establishing collusion, Nordenfelt v The Maxim Nordenfelt Guns & Ammunition Co Ltd [1894] AC 535[English]Restraint of trade, Contact | Julie Clarke | Copyright and disclaimer, ACCC v Australian Egg Corporation Limited [2017] FCAFC 152 (25 September 2017), Flight Centre Limited v ACCC [2015] FCAFC 104, ACCC v Prysmian Cavi E Sistemi Energia SRL (No 5) [2013] FCA 294 (5 April 2013) (Justice Lander), ACCC v Flight Centre Travel Group Limited [2016] HCA 49, ACCC v Flight Centre Limited (No 2) [2013] FCA 1313 (6 Dec 2013), ACCC v Prysmian Cavi E Sistemi S.R.L. 3.56 ACCC v Radio Rentals [2005 Australia Real Estate Commonwealth of Australia v Director, Fair Work Building Industry Inspectorate; Construction, Forestry, Mining and Energy Union v Director, Fair Work Building Industry Inspectorate [2015] HCA 46This case was not a competition law case; however it related to the common practice of parties agreeing with regulators on appropriate penalties to present to the Court. purported benefits of the ARC program to their small business. Court enforceable undertakings system of redress for suppliers, Coles misconduct was serious, deliberate and repeated.

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