Latest ACCC News

Dusk in court over sale of thousands of allegedly non-compliant button battery products
Zoetis’ acquisition of Neogen Genomics requires Phase 2 review
Origin Energy to refund customers after ACCC investigation
Independent review calls for evidence-first pharmacy reform to improve patient care and reduce waste
Non-bank lenders join Consumer Data Right as next stage commences
With an El Niño looming, Australia has new laws to stop water market manipulation
East coast gas market to be well supplied in Q4 2026, but more investment needed to meet long-term demand
Gas Supply And Demand Outlook For 2026 Quarter 4
Growing home battery uptake delivering lower electricity bills, but consumer protections needed
From the Commissioner: Why baby bottle self-feeding devices are now banned
ACCC grants exemptions from the Cash Acceptance Industry Codes to motor fuel retailers Petro National Pty Ltd and Ampol Australia Petroleum Pty…
ACCC Statement On H5N1 Response
JustAnswer to pay $10m in penalties for misleading pricing representations and misleading affiliation claims
New taskforce to tackle ‘scambling’ as fake online casinos target First Nations Australians 
Saipem Subsea7 Merger Requires Phase 2 Review
New bans on water market manipulation and insider trading now in force
Government introduces legislation to regulate cash distribution services
Lactalis pays penalties over alleged misleading ‘fresh’ milk claims
ACCC welcomes new mobile coverage map standard and warns on misleading coverage claims
ACCC opposes Coles’ acquisition of a supermarket and liquor site in Kalgoorlie
Trescal’s acquisition of TR Calibration requires Phase 2 review
Amazon is being taken to court for introducing ads to Prime Video. The world will be watching
ACCC issues class exemption for global supply chain disruptions
Why shoppers may still feel ripped off under new supermarket price gouging laws
More tools to protect consumers and small businesses from unfair contract terms
More Fuel Relief Passes Parliament
Amazon in court for introducing ads to Prime Video using allegedly unfair contract terms
MinterEllison advises Warner Bros. Discovery on Australian competition aspects of landmark US$110 billion Paramount Skydance merger
Allens advises Barings on fund raising for $1.5bn Moorabbin Airport acquisition
Online travel agency eDreams pays penalties and gives undertaking over allegedly misleading subscription prices
ACCC to monitor fuel prices and market behaviour as fuel excise is partly restored
ACCC grants interim authorisation for preparatory steps to establish joint venture for commercial cash distribution
Online retailer HSK United pays penalties for allegedly misleading pricing and returns policy
ACCC to monitor supermarket compliance with new excessive pricing prohibition
Price gouging by large supermarkets illegal from 1 July 2026
AI Fuels Better Price Monitoring For Territorians
Allens advises Barings on $1.5 billion Moorabbin Airport acquisition
‘Kidfluencers’ are everywhere on social media. Should Australia consider the Netherlands’ proposed ban?
Second reading speech, Treasury Laws Amendment (Fuel Excise Relief No. 2) Bill 2026
Time’s running out to book Virgin flight credits before June 30. What are your refund rights?
The new price gouging law starts on July 1. Can it rein in Coles and Woolworths?
Additional Fuel Excise Relief For Month Of July
Ashurst advises Bupa on proposed acquisition of Partnered Health Group
Address To National Consumer Congress, Sydney
Regulators strengthen joint oversight of digital platforms
Address to Ashurst competition and consumer law panel, Sydney
MinterEllison advises on Stonepeak’s acquisition of Estia Health
Why Australia needs stronger laws to stop dangerous products being sold online