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Telstra loses challenge to ‘Empires end’ ad ruling
Telstra has lost an appeal of a ruling that rival Optus' "Empires End" advertising campaign was not misleading or deceptive.
ACCC gets $35M boost to take on cartels
The government has given the ACCC a $35 million shot in the arm to bring more criminal cartel cases and investigate anti-competitive conduct.
Jetstar agrees to $1.95M penalty over misleading refunds policy
Jetstar Airways has agreed to pay a $1.95 million penalty and admitted to making false and misleading representations about customer eligibility for refunds on cancelled flights, in breach of the Australian Consumer Law.
Scenic Tours takes class action damages ruling to High Court
Scenic Tours wants the High Court to weigh in on a mixed ruling that left the luxury cruise company facing economic damages in a class action alleging they misled customers who were forced to take the bus.
ACCC brings third case over online reviews
The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission has launched enforcement action against online tradie marketplace Service Seeking for allowing businesses to write their own reviews.
Judge sidesteps recusal bid in Norton Rose spat with ex-partner
A judge facing calls to recuse himself from a dispute between law firm Norton Rose Fulbright and a dismissed employment partner has avoided hearing the disqualification application, with the case being allocated to another judge.
Foxtel fined $25k over pushy telemarketers
Foxtel has been hit with a $25,200 fine over its aggressive telemarketers, who continued to push the company's products and services even after consumers said they wished to get off the phone.
TPG, Vodafone tie-up would lead to pricier mobile plans, ACCC says
The ACCC has expressed concerns about the proposed merger of telecoms TPG and Vodafone, saying the deal could substantially lessen competition and lead to higher-priced mobile plans.
ACCC probes abuse of dominance case over third-party apps
Digital ad startup Unlockd was forced to drop its competition lawsuit against Google in October after entering administration, but the issue may yet be revived by the regulator, which has revealed a misuse of market power probe is underway, and it has the contours of the startup's case.
UK-based retailer fined for misleading Aussie customers about refund rights
The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission has fined online sporting goods retailer Wiggle $12,600 after the company admitted it likely misled consumers about their rights regarding faulty products.