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ACCC publishes updated guidelines to clarify the process of interim authorisation
ACCC will not oppose Optus and TPG regional mobile network and spectrum sharing
Stronger penalties and enforcement powers against telcos breaching the law
ACCC proposes not to grant authorisation to Southern Waste Solutions for the construction and operation of an organics waste facility
ACCC proposes to authorise coordination and system operation activities under the ‘Pilbara Regime’
ACCC consults on Airservices Australia’s proposed price increase
ACCC authorises collaboration to facilitate offshore energy feasibility licence application processes
Domestic airline competition under pressure on routes between metropolitan cities
There Are Tools Available To Save Money On Fuel
ACCC Proposes To Authorise Flooring Recycling Scheme
Experian’s Proposed Acquisition Of Illion Not Opposed
Marketing in Australia of Infant Formula Agreement to continue pending review
High Court dismisses Captain Cook College’s appeal against systemic unconscionable conduct finding
ACCC accepts undertaking from TPG in ongoing investigation into Google’s search services
High Court grants the ACCC special leave to appeal CFMEU/Hutchinson decision
Secure Parking to pay $10.95m for misleading consumers about Secure-a-Spot parking service
Consumers warned of possible safety risks with the use of baby bottle self-feeding devices and children’s car seat head straps
ACCC proposes to authorise price setting at shared dental practices
Louis Dreyfus’ proposed acquisition of Namoi Cotton not opposed, subject to undertaking
Second National Anti-Scam Centre fusion cell to tackle job and employment scams
Improved transparency lowers international money transfer costs, but switching promises extra $200m in savings per year
Dr Philip Williams Appointed As ACCC Commissioner
Communique | Digital Platform Regulators Forum 2024
Final digital platforms report to focus on global developments and emerging competition and consumer issues
ACCC welcomes start of consultation on draft merger reform laws
DG Institute ordered to pay $14.7m in consumer refunds, and penalties of $5m, for misleading students in wealth seminars
Consumers and businesses warned of potential scams following CrowdStrike outage
Investigation into APY Art Centre Collective claims discontinued
Grays to redress consumers and pay $10 million in penalties for misleading descriptions of cars for sale by auction
ACCC proposes to authorise accreditation scheme by Victorian Electricity Distributors
‘Oodie’ pays more than $100,000 in penalties following alleged failure to put fire danger warning labels on Kids Beach Oodies
Aurizon’s proposed acquisition of Flinders Logistics raises concerns
The Good Guys in court over allegedly misleading store credit promotions
Criminals targeting victims of previous scams promising financial recovery
ACCC consulting on guide to sustainability collaborations
East coast gas supply sufficient for 2025 but concerns remain for longer-term
Sigma and Chemist Warehouse’s proposed merger raises competition concerns
Average retail petrol prices were lower in the March quarter but reached a nominal high in April
ACCC proposes to reauthorise Tyre Product Stewardship Scheme
Icon Group’s Proposed Lease Acquisitions Raise Concerns
ACCC authorisation for Virgin Australia to sell and market Air New Zealand’s trans-Tasman services
Delta Building Automation and its director to pay penalties for attempted bid rigging for National Gallery of Australia tender process
Watch out for scammers claiming to fix technical issues, as losses spike
Industry to continue collaborating on cash transit arrangements
LG undertakes to take more steps to locate and fix dangerous solar batteries
Global Payments’ proposed acquisition of School Bytes raises concerns
Return to pre-pandemic levels of airline travel and capacity
Consumers lack visibility and choice over data collection practices