Australia: Competition and Consumer Commission's assessment of Google and Epic Games' application store settlement agreement
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Competition and Consumer Commission closes consultation on determination on Google and Epic Games' application store settlement agreement
On 7 August 2026, the Competition and Consumer Commission closes the consultation on the draft determination on the application for authorisation lodged by Google and Epic Games to give effect to certain terms of a settlement resolving ongoing litig…
Competition and Consumer Commission opened consultation on determination on Google and Epic Games' application store settlement agreement
On 22 July 2026, the Competition and Consumer Commission opened a consultation on the draft determination regarding the application for authorisation lodged by Google and Epic Games to implement certain terms of a settlement resolving ongoing litiga…
Competition and Consumer Commission granted interim authorisation to Google and Epic Games' application store settlement agreement
On 23 June 2026, the Competition and Consumer Commission granted interim authorisation to Google and Epic Games' application under the Competition and Consumer Act. The application relates to a settlement reached between the parties on 3 March 2026 …
Competition and Consumer Commission closes consultation on application for authorisation of Google and Epic Games' application store settlement agreement
On 17 April 2026, the Competition and Consumer Commission closes the consultation on an application for authorisation received on 17 March 2026 from Google and Epic Games, under the Competition and Consumer Act. The consultation related to a settlem…
Competition and Consumer Commission opened consultation on application for authorisation of Google and Epic Games' application store settlement agreement
On 26 March 2026, the Competition and Consumer Commission opened a consultation on an application for authorisation received on 17 March 2026 from Google and Epic Games, under the Competition and Consumer Act, until 17 April 2026. The consultation r…
Competition and Consumer Commission received application for authorisation of Google and Epic Games' application store settlement agreement
On 17 March 2026, the Competition and Consumer Commission received an application from Google and Epic Games seeking authorisation for conduct agreed as part of a settlement of their longstanding legal disputes. It was highlighted that the dispute o…