Competition Law Conference

For the first time since 2019 the Competiton Law Conference was held in person in Sydney (and online). Thanks go to Chris and Chris Hodgekiss for organising and hosting the event, which commenced with an address from the Chair of the ACCC and traversed topics including recent developments in cartel conduct, proof of purpose and developments in the area of digital platforms.

Key topics included:

• Keynote: The ACCC’s outlook and priorities for competition enforcement
  Gina Cass-Gottlieb (Chair, ACCC)
  Moderator: The Honourable Justice Michael Wigney
  Commentator: Stefanie Benson

• Australian Cartel Law: Recent Developments
  Brent Fisse (Principal, Brent Fisse Lawyers and Honorary Professor, University of Sydney)
  Moderator: The Honourable Justice Robert Bromwich
  Commentator: Elizabeth Richmond

• Proof of Purpose
  Professor Julie Clarke (Melbourne Law School)
  Moderator: The Honourable Justice John Halley
  Commentator: Andrew Christopher

• A complementary regulatory regime for digital platforms
  Liza Carver (Commissioner, ACCC)
  Moderator: Dr Martyn Taylor
  Commentator: Jennifer Fish

• Are ex ante regulations required to curb the market power of digital platforms?
  Dr Luke Wainscoat
  Moderator: Dr Martyn Taylor
  Commentator: Jennifer Fish