The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission just issued an antitrust determination to Google and Epic Games. Here's what it means for digital platform developers.

1️⃣ ACCC — Google and Epic Games Determination
The ACCC issued a final ruling to resolve major competitive and antitrust issues between these two digital platforms.
This decision directly hits Google, Epic Games, and other digital platform and service providers in the market.
Affected business operators must now check this final ruling to ensure they fully comply with all competitive standards.

2️⃣ ACCC — Joint marketing authorisation for Vali Field
The ACCC issued a final ruling granting formal approval for joint marketing arrangements in the Vali Field energy project.
This new decision impacts energy joint venture partners, asset operators, and all market players in this utility sector.
These energy groups must now apply their joint marketing plans in line with the approved competition framework.

3️⃣ SFC — Private Market Asset Funds Guidance
The SFC in Hong Kong has now published enhanced regulatory guidance for authorised funds holding exposures to private markets.
This new press release directly impacts fund managers, venture capital operators, and institutions handling these private assets.
Fund operators and managers must review their portfolio exposure policies to align with these enhanced guidelines immediately.

4️⃣ Labour Department — Fine for contravening Employment Ordinance
The department successfully prosecuted and fined a local company and its director a total of $117,000 for labor violations.
This actionable outcome directly hits corporate directors, business employers, and employment managers subject to the ordinance.
Organizations must enforce strict internal labor compliance and employment standards to prevent future regulatory fines and liabilities.

5️⃣ Treasury — Discretionary Trusts Tax Exposure Draft
The Treasury has released new exposure draft legislation proposing a structured minimum tax framework targeting discretionary trusts in Australia.
This indicative tax proposal impacts discretionary trust trustees, beneficiaries, tax advisors, and compliance managers handling fiscal planning.
Taxpayers and their financial advisors should analyze the exposure draft details and prepare for upcoming tax policy transitions.

Full analysis in the attached RegNext Daily Asia-Pacific Radar carousel.

— Elena Navarro · Managing Editor, RegNext
Daily Asia-Pacific Radar · Thursday 03 Sep 2026
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