A “short, sharp review” of live exports of sheep during the Middle Eastern summer will occur after video footage has sparked animal welfare concern. Announced by the Minister for Agriculture and Water...

The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission is warning franchisors about potentially unfair contract terms under a new law offering greater protections to small businesses from 12 November 2016. Speaking...

The first ever review of the Australian Consumer Law (ACL) will test whether consumer protections will suit the modern market place says Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) Chairman Rod...

The Australian and New Zealand Beer Buyers Guide is a book that will easily be appreciated by beer lovers at all levels. It also has the ability to act as a tool for liquor retailers looking to better...

An Anti-dumping review by the Australian government is investigating certain Thai imports. In particular, the Australian Customs and Border Protection Service is investigating alleged dumping of pineapple...

A report just out of the US is highlighting a surge in the number of hospital emergency admissions involving energy drinks. The news is stirring up Australian discussions surrounding such beverages. In...

Three Sydney restaurateurs have won a lengthy defamation battle against The Sydney Morning Herald over a scathing review of their restaurant published by the newspaper. On 30 September 2003, the Sydney...

Australia’s peak pork industry organisation, Australian Pork Limited, has criticised the Australian Government for failing to notify the industry of illegal pork imports from South Korea in 2010, when...

The Parliamentary Secretary for Health, Mark Butler, has announced the members of an independent panel to undertake a comprehensive review of food labelling law and policy. They will join former health...