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Airbnb allegedly misled Australians about accommodation prices
Domestic airline industry approaches full recovery, but jet fuel prices hit record high
Airports suffered during 2020-21 pandemic but most still made profit
Australians are losing more money to investment scams
Australia and New Zealand broadband networks deliver similar download speeds
ACCC focused on competition issues with shift to digital payments
Mastercard in court for alleged misuse of market power over card payments
Chicken meat processors address potential unfair contract terms
Consultation commences on future regulation of NBN
Consumers urged to check solar energy storage batteries due to fire risk
Pact Group’s acquisition of Synergy Packaging not opposed
Culligan’s proposed acquisition of Waterlogic not opposed subject to divestiture
Telstra, TPG and Optus lose wholesale market share for NBN services to smaller providers
Court dismisses Viagogo’s appeal on misleading representations and penalty
Clothing retailer Tiger Mist pays penalties for allegedly misleading consumers about return rights
ACCC seeking to reduce toppling furniture dangers
Interim authorisation for Virgin Australia and United Airlines codeshare pricing
Further detail on Dairy Code obligations ahead of new dairy season
Global collaboration among competition regulators crucial
Concerning issues for consumers and sellers on online marketplaces
THL’s proposed acquisition of Apollo raises preliminary competition concerns
Uber in court for misleading statements about Uber taxi fares and cancellation fees
Trivago to pay $44.7 million in penalties for misleading consumers over hotel room rates
ACCC appeals dismissal of Mazda unconscionable conduct allegations
Update on NBN Co’s proposed variation to Special Access Undertaking
Honda in court for allegedly misleading consumers about dealership closures
Petrol retailers starting to pass through fuel excise cut
Three months to go for button battery safety standards
Scammers targeting victims again through money recovery scams
Port of Geelong acquisition raises preliminary competition concerns
ACCC flags increased focus on Horticulture Code enforcement
Cargotec and Konecranes merger cancelled
ACCC to monitor petrol prices following cut in fuel excise
Peters Ice Cream to pay $12 million penalty for anti-competitive exclusive dealing
EBOS’ proposed acquisition of Pacific Health Group not opposed
ACCC not satisfied of claimed benefits from proposed settlement between pharmaceutical companies
New Chair Gina Cass-Gottlieb starts at ACCC
ACCC takes action over alleged misleading conduct by Meta for publishing scam celebrity crypto ads on Facebook
ACCC to monitor effect of Qube’s acquisition of Newcastle Agri Terminal
NBN fixed wireless consumers enjoy download speeds boost
New digital platform rules crucial next step in consumer law reform
War in Ukraine and OPEC production limits pushed February petrol prices to eight-year high
Speedway Australia undertakes to address competition concerns involving sprintcar tracks
Agencies form Digital Platform Regulators Forum
Omicron slows airline recovery but passengers benefit from cheaper fares
Compliance and enforcement priorities for 2022/23
CTM’s proposed acquisition of Helloworld Corporate not opposed
Feedback sought on potential new rules for large digital platforms