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Overview of "Miller’s Australian Competition and Consumer Law Annotated"

Authors: Russell Miller and Gina Cass-Gottlieb

Publication Details:

  • Editions: The book has been published in various editions, with the latest being the 47th edition, released on March 26, 2025.
  • Publisher: Lawbook Co., Australia.
  • Format: Annotated legal resource.

Key Themes:

  1. Competition and Consumer Law: The book is an essential resource for understanding the Competition and Consumer Act 2010, which governs competition and consumer law in Australia.
  2. Legislative and Case Law Developments: It provides comprehensive updates on legislative changes, judicial interpretations, and practical information up to date.
  3. Annotations and Decisions: The book includes over 285 updates to annotations in the 47th edition, including 65 new annotations and 50 Federal Court and State Court of Appeal decisions.
  4. Mergers and Acquisitions Reform: The 47th edition includes a synopsis of the Treasury Laws Amendment (Mergers and Acquisitions Reform) Act 2024, which introduces significant changes to merger laws effective from January 1, 2026.

Critical Reception:

  • Former ACCC Chair’s Endorsement: The book is described by former ACCC Chair, Rod Sims AO, as the indispensable guide to competition and consumer law.
  • Professional and Scholarly Audience: It is aimed at practitioners, in-house counsel, academics, and students, providing them with the latest guide to competition and consumer law.

Highlights of Previous Editions:

  • 46th Edition:
    • Contains over 350 updates, including 300 to existing annotations and 50 new ones.
    • Includes over 85 Court, Tribunal, and ACCC decisions, along with the latest statutory amendments.
    • Highlights include legislative changes to unfair contract terms, authorisations, accessorial liability, mergers, High Court decisions, statutory guarantees, penalties, and unconscionable conduct.

The book is a critical resource for anyone involved in competition and consumer law in Australia, providing comprehensive and up-to-date information on the latest developments in the field.