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Mastercard faces court over anti-competitive deals with major retailers
“Mastercard’s alleged conduct meant that businesses did not receive the full benefit of the increased competition that w...
Apparel retailer Tiger Mist fined for misleading consumers over returns
Consumers have the same rights whether they make a purchase online or in-store, the ACCC confirms.
ACCC clears the way for Wesfarmers to acquire Priceline parent
In talking with stakeholders, the ACCC found few concerns about potential market disruption because there are a large nu...
Eftpos, BPAY and NPP merger approved by ACCC
ACCC chair Rod Sims said, in general, the three businesses do not compete with one another and that the amalgamation wou...
5 e-commerce experts weigh in on the ACCC’s marketplace inquiry
We asked some of Australia's most experienced online retailers about the issues surrounding online marketplaces.
Lorna Jane fined $5 million for “predatory” anti-virus activewear marketing
The judge called Lorna Jane's actions “exploitative, predatory and potentially dangerous”.
Marketplaces face probe as ACCC continues to review digital platforms
Amazon, Catch, Ebay and Kogan are under the regulatory spotlight as the ACCC continues its five-year investigation into ...
SmileDirect Club misled customers on insurance claims, alleges ACCC
The business told customers they could be reimbursed for treatment, when most health funds wouldn't cover them.
Pop up code of practice extended through the next decade
Australian Consumer and Competition Commission approves the extension of the code of coduct for another 10 years.
Woolworths’ distribution bid “opportunistic”: Ombudsman
The Ombudsman has written to the ACCC to urge the regulator to block the acquisition on the grounds that it could be dis...
Kogan misled customers with tax-time promotion: ACCC
Online marketplace will be fined for jacking prices up and then offering discounts to customers.
Competition watchdog to investigate concerns over Woolworths’ B2B plans
Australia’s competition watchdog, the ACCC, said it will investigate concerns raised about Woolworths’ plans to expand i...
ACCC wants supermarkets to continue working together
The nation’s biggest supermarkets set to continue working together to overcome challenges associated with Covid-19.
Music licensor must come clean on fees: ACCC
The consumer watchdog will allow APRA to continue acting as a middle-player between businesses and artists.
ACCC rules retailers can collectively bargain for rent relief
ACCC grants NRA and ARA members the ability to share information for rent negotiations.
Consumer watchdog releases new consumer data rights policy
Data holders could be penalised if they violate the recently introduced consumer data rights policy.
Flight Centre caves on cancellation fees after ACCC pressure
The business also looks to sell off head office to build cash reserves.
ACCC says it needs more time to consider Bunnings acquisition
Hardware chain's acquisition of Adelaide Tools faces further delays.
Oscar Wylee going to federal court over charity claims
Retailer to defend itself in court over allegedly misleading customers.
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