#Competition And Consumer Act
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 […]
Debate reignites over competition policy
Major companies across a range of industries have warned against new laws that could hold them legally responsible for reducing competition and squeezing smaller competitors out of the market. The government commissioned competition inquiry headed by Ian Harper is reported to be seriously considering the inclusion of an effects test in section 46 of the […]
Rogue Cold Rock stores closed following franchise breach
Three Cold Rock Ice Creamery stores in Queensland have been placed into administration after being taken to court for breaking their franchise agreements.