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ACCC says Kogan should pay $2M for misleading promotion
The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission is seeking $2 million in penalties against Kogan, after a judge found statements the online retailer made during a 2018 promotion were misleading and drew consumers into the company's "marketing web".
EnergyAustralia must pay $1.5M for disconnecting vulnerable customers
EnergyAustralia will cough up $1.5 million in penalties for wrongfully disconnecting eight customers facing serious financial hardship.
Kogan misled customers with tax promotion, court finds
The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission has succeeded in its case against Kogan, with a judge finding statements the online retailer made during a 2018 promotion were misleading and drew consumers into the company's "marketing web".
‘A significant imbalance’: Bendigo and Adelaide Bank loan contracts unfair, court finds
The Federal Court has granted ASIC a legal win against Bendigo and Adelaide Bank, finding that its small business loan contracts were unfair and created a "significant imbalance" that was likely to detriment customers.
ACCC secures $14M penalty in hidden fee case against STA Travel
A settlement between the ACCC and STA Travel has resulted in a penalty of $14 million after the court found the travel agency misled consumers about their ability to change flight dates and other travel details.
Barristers to robe up at home for trial by videochat in ACCC case against Kogan
Barristers for the ACCC and online retailer Kogan have been asked to robe up at home as the previously in-person trial shifts to videochat in response to the COVID-19 health crisis.