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With the Peter Warren decision, the ACCC signals it will look closely at local merger dynamics
At the start of June, the ACCC decided to move Peter Warren Automotive Holdings' proposed acquisition of the Wakeling Automotive Group to a Phase 2 merger review under the new mandatory merger control regime.
17 June 2026
Upcoming Employment Law Changes – July 2026
From 1 July 2026, the National Minimum Wage will increase to $26.44 per hour (or $1,004.90 per week) and Modern Award rates will increase by 4.75%.
4 June 2026
Quarterly Report: Jan – Mar 2026
Ok, Claude, summarise what CIE Legal got up to in the first quarter of 2026. Too much to fit into one update? We thought so, but we’ve tried our best.
1 June 2026
Federal Budget 2026: What it means for business (beyond the headlines)
The latest Federal Budget doesn’t introduce immediate, headline-grabbing change. Instead, it signals a shift toward a more complex environment for how businesses approach transactions, growth and exits over the next 12–24 months.
19 May 2026
Coles found to have misled consumers with “Down Down” discount advertising
The Federal Court today found that Coles breached the Australian Consumer Law in connection with its "Down Down" promotional program, in proceedings brought by the ACCC.
14 May 2026
CIE Legal celebrates recognition of three lawyers in The Best Lawyers in Australia™
CIE Legal proudly congratulates Jeremy Snow, Peter George, and Raph Goldenberg on their recognition in The Best Lawyers in Australia™. Discover our team's expertise.
23 April 2026