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The ACCC has today commenced Federal Court proceedings against Google Asia Pacific over anti-competitive understandings that Google admits it reached in the past with Telstra and Optus regarding the ...
On 15 August 2025, Taipan Networx Pty Ltd provided written notice to the ACCC electing to be bound by the class exemption under section 143A of the Telecommunications Act 1997.
The ACCC proposes to authorise coordination between Australian Payments Network Limited and members of the Issuers and Acquirers Community to migrate card payments system to new encryption standard.
It’s common for franchisors to require franchisees to pay money on an ongoing basis for a specific common purpose, such as marketing fees. If a franchisor collects fees for a specific purpose, they ...
Customer loyalty schemes offer points or discounts to boost repeat business. There are some things consumers should look out for before signing up to a customer loyalty scheme.
This report highlights areas of concern the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) has identified with the conduct of some suppliers and manufacturers in the new caravan retailing ...
On 1 October 2023, the ACCC released its second interim report for the inquiry into childcare services. This second interim report makes draft findings and recommendations regarding the costs of ...
The ACCC has granted interim authorisation to Virgin Australia and Qatar Airways, allowing them to engage in cooperative conduct under an integrated alliance.
The home loan price inquiry final report focuses on impediments to borrowers switching to alternative lenders, and identifying cost effective recommendations to address specific impediments.
On 10 February 2020 the Australian Government directed the ACCC to conduct an inquiry into markets for the supply of digital platform services.
The ACCC’s 2022-23 compliance and enforcement priorities include manipulative or deceptive advertising in the digital economy, environmental claims and sustainability, and disruptions to global and ...
This guidance explains the obligations under the Australian Consumer Law which businesses must comply with when making environmental and sustainability claims.