#Australian Competition And Consumer Commission
Telstra faces $50m fine for engaging in unconscionable conduct
The Federal Court has ordered Telstra to pay a $50 million penalty for engaging in unconscionable conduct against Indigenous consumers.
Federal Court rules Google misled Australian Android users about location data use
The Federal Court has ruled that Google misled some of its Australian customers about how it collected personal location data between 2017 and 2018.
ACCC to launch probe into Facebook, Google to understand impact on journalism, advertisers
The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) will conduct an inquiry into the effect digital platforms such as Facebook and Google are having on competition in media and advertising services markets. ACCC Chairman Rod Sims said the commission will examine whether digital search engines, social media platforms and other digital content aggregation platforms are exercising […]
Competition concerns in online travel agency market
The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) is calling for operators of accommodation businesses to voice their concerns about the online travel agency supermarket. The ACCC has launched a questionnaire in order to re-examine the level of competition in the online travel agency market following concerns over a general lack of competition. The Accommodation Association […]
Short-lived: Petrol prices fell to 15-year low
The second quarterly report on the Australian petroleum industry by the ACCC revealed the nation’s petrol prices hit their lowest point in real terms in over fifteen years, hitting 103 cents per litre in early February 2015.
Cleaning company fined $500,000 for offences
A Melbourne cleaning company has been fined half a million dollars in proceedings by the ACCC.
Darwin petrol prices coming under ACCC spotlight
The ACCC has chosen the first regional location to be studied as part of the petrol monitoring arrangements launched in December 2014.
January saw the lowest petrol prices in six years
The first quarterly report into the Australian petroleum industry for 2015 has been released by the ACCC, revealing a price decrease to 109.2 cents per litre in the month of January – the lowest monthly average since 2009.
ACCC 2015 Agenda: Cartel conduct, truth in advertising and adequate penalties eyed
The ACCC is highlighting cartel conduct in government procurement, truth in advertising, competition and consumer issues in the health sector and industry codes as some of its compliance and enforcement priorities in 2015.
ACCC fines Simply Energy for misleading door-to-door sales
The ACCC is continuing to target energy retailers misleading customers, this time penalising Simply Energy for allegedly misleading door-to-door sales misconduct.
Origin Energy fined $325,000 for misleading energy plan
Origin Energy Limited and two of its subsidiaries will have to pay a penalty of $325,000 after the Federal Court of Australian found the company guilty of making false or misleading representations.
Fisher & Paykel and Domestic & General Fined for Misleading Warranty Information
Fisher & Paykel and Domestic & General will have to pay a penalty of $200,000 each after the Federal Court declared they had made false or misleading representation when offering extended warranty to customers.
ACCC takes action against Free Range Egg Farms
The ACCC continues to crack down on egg suppliers that may be misleading customers with ‘free range’ claims.
Debt collector advice for consumers in ACCC and ASIC guide
The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) and the Australian Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC) have released a guide to help customers deal with debt collectors and creditors.
ACCC report highlights historically high petrol prices in 2013-14
The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) have today published their seventh annual report looking into the prices, costs and profits of unleaded petrol in Australia.
$10,000 fine for misrepresenting honey
Hume Import & Export (Australia) Pty Ltd, trading as Bera Foods, has paid a penalty of $10,200 after the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) issued the company an infringement notice for misrepresentation.
ACCC eyeing comparator website industry
Australia’s comparator website industry is the focus of a new report released by the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC).
ACCC taking action against EnergyAustralia and Bright Choice
The ACCC alleges the companies contravened Australian Consumer Law by “making false and misleading representations and engaging in misleading or deceptive conduct” when selling electricity and gas plans.
Funeral home fined $100,000 for alleged false or misleading representation
InvoCare Limited has been fined $102,000 for allegedly making false and misleading representations to their customers.
Government releases updated Franchising Code of Conduct
The Abbott Government has released an updated Franchising Code of Conduct, which Small Business Minister Bruce Billson says will save the sector an estimated $8.6 million per year.
ACCC aiming for stronger franchising powers
he Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) will have stronger enforcement powers to ensure compliance with the Franchising Code of Conduct, according to a proposed increase of powers to raise the stakes from 1 January 2015.
Reebok Australia penalised for false and misleading representations
Reebok Australia Pty Ltd has been penalised by the Federal Court for making false and misleading representations about their EasyTone shoe range.
SMBs must be wary of misleading claims, warns ACCC
The director and sales manager of a telemarketing company have been fined $50,000 each after misleading small businesses over printer cartridges.
Small business generates complaints aplenty
While running your own business means you get to be your own boss, it doesn’t quite mean there’s nothing to complain about.