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Welcome back to season 2 of Legally Consumed. In the first episode of this season, our hosts were joined by Kate Sherburn, Legal Beagle (Head of Legal) at social enterprise Who Gives A Crap. Known for its playful branding and bold mission, the company has carved out a distinctive place in the consumer goods industry.

Changes to the illegal logging regulatory framework have now kicked in, as of 3 March 2025.

The Federal Government has announced this week that it will mandate that businesses selling essential items must accept cash as payment, in a move aimed at protecting vulnerable Australians who rely on cash for their everyday needs.

The Australian Government is currently reviewing its packaging regulations with the goal of reducing packaging waste and fostering a circular economy.

What happens when marketing creativity and legal strategy work hand-in-hand? This is the question CIE Legal’s Raph Goldenberg and Kaye Ho discussed at the NORA – National Online Retailers Association – Marketing Leaders lunch on 19 September at Vue de Monde.

On Monday, the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) announced it has separately launched Federal Court actions against Coles and Woolworths, alleging that their respective “Down Down” and “Prices Dropped” campaigns misled consumers in discount pricing claims.