#Inquiry
ACCC seeking public feedback as part of probe into the effects of digital platforms on media
The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) has released an issues paper for public comment, signalling the launch of its inquiry into the effect digital platforms such as Facebook and Google are having on competition in media and advertising services markets. As part of the inquiry, which was announced in December, the ACCC is seeking feedback […]
Small Business Ombudsman launches probe into access to justice for SME operators
The Small Business Ombudsman has launched an inquiry into access to justice for small businesses, explaining the current legal system puts them in “no man’s land”. According to Kate Carnell, small business operators are at “the wrong end of a power imbalance” in dealings with big business and governments. “Consumer protections don’t always apply to […]
NBN rollout probe raises concerns about ‘digital divide’ and small business impact
The current design and rollout of the National Broadband Network is likely to maintain – and perhaps even increase – Australia’s ‘digital divide’, according to the parliamentary committee tasked with inquiring into the NBN rollout. In a report handed down, last week, the Joint Standing Committee on the NBN noted the network’s rollout presents many […]
CBA facing probe over governance concerns
Concerns around governance, culture and accountability within the Commonwealth Bank (CBA) have prompted the Australian Prudential Regulation Authority (APRA) to announce an independent inquiry into the lender. According to APRA Chairman Wayne Byres, the panel would consider the lender’s frameworks and practices in relation to the governance, culture and accountability to determine whether they conflict […]