Michael O'Bryan
Justice Michael O'Bryan is a respected judge in the Federal Court of Australia, known for his expertise in competition law. He has previously contributed to a review of Australia's competition laws and is currently presiding over a significant case involving Coles and the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) regarding allegations of misleading pricing practices in the supermarket industry.
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Justice Michael O’Bryan is one of the best in the business on competition law.
It’s the jingle you can’t get out of your head. Coles might wish you’d never heard it
Australia· 2026-02-20
Justice Michael O’Bryan raised questions about consumer understanding of the Down Down program during the hearing.
Coles managers face heat from ACCC as bosses escape scrutinyAustralia· 2026-02-19
Justice Michael O’Bryan is presiding over the landmark case involving Coles and the ACCC.
Supermarket defends discount claims in ACCC caseAustralia· 2026-02-17
Justice Michael O’Bryan expressed skepticism about the ACCC’s claim regarding consumer perceptions of price discounts.
'Down down' campaign focus of misleading pricing claimsAustralia· 2026-02-16
Justice Michael O'Bryan is conducting the court hearings for the case against Coles.
All eyes on Coles as it fights claims it misled customers on hundreds of productsAustralia· 2026-02-15
