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‘Disappointing’: Lawyers bemoan loss of right to challenge ACCC merger decisions in court
Analysis 2024-04-10 11:11 pm By Cindy Cameronne

Competition law experts have raised doubts about changes to Australia’s merger review regime announced Wednesday, calling the reforms a mixed bag for businesses and the […]

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ACCC’s powers to review mergers to get boost under planned reforms
Competition & Consumer Protection 2024-04-09 11:21 pm By Cat Fredenburgh

Treasurer Jim Chalmers is expected to announce changes to Australia’s merger review regime on Wednesday that will require companies to notify the Australian Competition and […]

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Company run by lawyer and wealth guru Dominique Grubisa made misleading statements: court
Competition & Consumer Protection 2024-04-09 2:30 pm By Christine Caulfield

In a win for the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission, a court has found Dominique Grubisa’s DG Institute made misleading statements to students who paid […]

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Ultra Tune appeals record $1.5M fine for contempt
Competition & Consumer Protection 2024-04-02 11:27 pm By Cat Fredenburgh

Car repair franchise Ultra Tune is challenging a record $1.5 million fine for contempt for failing to comply with a court-ordered compliance program in proceedings […]

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HSBC pays $33,000 fine for alleged breaches of Consumer Data Right
Competition & Consumer Protection 2024-04-02 10:15 pm By Cat Fredenburgh

British bank HSBC has been stung with $33,000 in penalties for alleged violations of rules designed to increase transparency and competition in the banking sector. […]

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ACCC review puts the kibosh on REA Group’s acquisition plans
Competition & Consumer Protection 2024-03-28 2:56 pm By Cat Fredenburgh

The owner of realestate.com.au has dropped its plan to acquire a national forms platform used by real estate agents, after the Australian Competition and Consumer […]

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Bloomex hit with $1M penalty for misleading star ratings, discounts
Competition & Consumer Protection 2024-03-15 4:37 pm By Sam Matthews

Online florist Bloomex has been slapped with a $1 million penalty for “serious” misleading representations about its discounts and star ratings system. In Federal Court […]

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ACCC to take on misleading influencers, in-app purchases
Competition & Consumer Protection 2024-03-07 9:31 pm By Cat Fredenburgh

The ACCC will attempt to make online shopping less treacherous for consumers this year, vowing to take enforcement action against misleading influencers, online reviews, in-app […]

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ACCC won’t appeal loss in challenge to $4.9B ANZ, Suncorp merger
Competition & Consumer Protection 2024-03-05 9:52 pm By Cat Fredenburgh

The competition regulator will not appeal a tribunal ruling that set aside its decision to block the $4.9 billion merger between ANZ and Suncorp, but […]

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ACCC takes Noni B owner to court over delivery time promises
Competition & Consumer Protection 2024-03-04 2:26 pm By Cindy Cameronne

The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission has brought proceedings against fashion retailer Mosaic Brands Limited, alleging it failed to deliver several hundred thousand products to […]

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