Emirates v Australian Competition and Consumer Commission [2009] FCA 312

FEDERAL COURT OF AUSTRALIA

Emirates v Australian Competition and Consumer Commission [2009] FCA 312

TRADE PRACTICES – Investigative function – Validity of s 155 Notices – 'Matter' under investigation – Relevance of information sought – Burdensome – Unreasonableness of decision to issue s 155 Notice – Market definition – Market in Australia

Administrative Decisions (Judicial Review) Act 1977 (Cth), s 5(2)(g), s 16 Federal Court of Australia Act 1976 (Cth), s 17, s 50 Sherman Act 15 USC § 1 Trade Practices Act 1974 (Cth), s 4D, s 4E, s 45, s 45(2), s 45(3), s 45A, s 45A(1), s 45A(8), s 155, s 155(1), s 155(5), s 155(6A), s 163A

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