Royal Commission into Misconduct in the Banking, Superannuation, and Financial Service Industry
5-2-19 / Claire Schneider, Michael Hodge KC — Banking, Competition & Consumer, Inquiries & Coronial Inquests, Professional Discipline & Regulatory
The central task of the Royal Commission was to inquire into, and report on, whether any conduct of financial services entities might have amounted to misconduct and whether any conduct, practices, behaviour or business activities by those entities fell below community standards and expectations. The final report was submitted to…
An application by Cavalry Investments Pty Ltd for review of ASIC’s decision to refuse to register a business name on the basis that the proposed name was undesirable as it was likely to cause offence to members of the public. Claire Schneider appeared for ASIC.
An appeal against penalties imposed for contraventions of conduct in respect of contracts, arrangements or understandings that restrict or affect competition. The appeal considered whether a single joint and several penalty can be imposed on one or more contravenor under section 76 of the Competition and Consumer Act 2010 (Cth). …
