Screen an agreement for cartel conduct under CCA Part IV Division 1
Key facts
- Human involvement
- RedLawyer-led
- How AI is used
- Screen the agreement or notes for price-fixing, output restriction, market allocation and bid-rigging (ss 45AF–45AJ) with references; flag JV and ACCC immunity questions.
- What the lawyer must review
- Remember cartel conduct is criminal: individuals up to 10 years' jail or 2,000 penalty units
- Note companies face up to $100m from 28 March 2026
- Decide cartel conduct and the s 45AO JV exception yourself
- Assess CDPP referral risk and immunity (policy updated Dec 2024)
- Decide privilege yourself
- Written for / version
- Commonwealth versionCth
Rules that apply
The document starts from the task name. Change it if this piece of work is different.
Who does what
| Role | What they do |
|---|---|
| Assistance | Supporting preparation only. Potential support includes identifying points for review. Confirm the tool’s capability and permitted scope. Substantive advice, judgement and any restricted content remain with the responsible human. |
| Lawyer | Perform the substantive analysis and decisions. Independently check any permitted supporting work and approve the exact output for its intended use. |
Checklist
- Review operative clauses in the complete document, including definitions, cross-references, schedules and inconsistencies with the instructions.
- Confirm that the actual tool, feature and processing terms permit use of this information, including access, retention, training and disclosure conditions.
- Confirm the output against the client’s instructions and the complete relevant source material, including omissions or contradictions.
- Resolve exceptions and record the responsible lawyer’s approval of the exact output and intended use.