On 13 September 2024, the Australian Government opened public consultation on the proposed Scams Prevention Framework. The Scams Prevention Framework introduces economy-wide reforms designed to combat scams and enhance consumer protections across multiple sectors including banking, telecommunications and digital platform services. Under the proposed regime, regulated entities in designated sectors will be required to take positive steps to detect, prevent and disrupt scams, with significant civil penalties for non-compliance.

The General Authority for Competition in Saudi Arabia has recently issued new guidelines aimed at promoting competition in the supply and sale of school uniforms and related items. The guidelines cover all relevant equipment, including school uniforms, desks, and chairs, among other necessary supplies. These guidelines are part of the Authority’s continued effort to enhance consumer protection in the Saudi market and Competition Law in Saudi Arabia.