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Epic Games wins partial victory in Australian court against Google and Apple
The Federal Court found Apple and Google limited competition by controlling app payments and distribution, with class actions involving 15 million consumers and 150,000 developers underway.
- On Tuesday, Federal Court Justice Jonathan Beach upheld key parts of Epic Games’ claim that Apple and Google breached Australia’s competition laws by misusing their market power.
- The dispute began when Apple and Google’s 30% commission policy drew criticism, prompting Epic Games to sue after Fortnite's removal in August 2020.
- Justice Jonathan Beach found Google’s conduct likely lessened competition in the Android mobile app distribution market, breaching section 46 of Australia’s Competition and Consumer Act, and concluded Apple had a 'substantial degree of market power' due to app restrictions.
- Maurice Blackburn and Phil Finney McDonald noted two class actions will proceed; the companies have 28 days to appeal, and Epic Games said Fortnite will return to iOS soon.
- Experts say the judgment could reshape digital platform operations in Australia, with Joel Phibbs warning it may lead to one of the largest class action payouts in Australian legal history.
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