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ACCC : SMEs to save 5 to 10 per cent on power from carbon tax repeal

Competition tsar Rod Sims has informed SMEs they should expect an annual cost saving on their energy usage arising from the carbon tax repeal of between five and ten per cent

Joe Kelly · 2 min
Economy

Competition chief warns of pitfalls in grocery industry code

The nation’s competition tsar has highlighted shortcomings with the proposed grocery industry code intended to limit unfair practices and establish clear conduct guidelines in the sector.

Joe Kelly · 2 min
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Franchising

Franchising sector urged to improve image

The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) is urging the franchising sector to work towards bettering its image, if it wishes to continue to see growth.

Lorna Brett · 2 min
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ACCC loses case against Google, sends warning to businesses

The Federal Court has dismissed allegations by the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) that Google engaged in misleading conduct by failing to adequately distinguish ads from search results.

Lorna Brett · 2 min
Franchising

Metcash stands firm on Franklins purchase

Metcash isn’t backing down from its acquisition of Franklins despite a decision by the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) to appeal the Federal Court’s decision to allow the purchase of the business from South African retailer Pick n Pay.

Lorna Brett · 2 min