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ACCC approves Kimberly-Clark, Kenvue merger with divestitures
The ACCC has granted approval for US-based consumer goods giant Kimberly-Clark's acquisition of rival Kenvue, provided it divests Kenvue's Carefree and Stayfree period care brands.
ACCC says ‘gaping silence’ on how Meta will use AI in discovery
AI-enthusiast Meta has been silent on how the technology will be used in discovery in Australian Competition and Consumer Commission proceedings over scam cryptocurrency ads, a court has heard. 
Aldi produce wholesaler admits liability in ACCC cartel case
Produce wholesaler Perfection Fresh has admitted liability in the competition watchdog's case alleging it made price-fixing arrangements with other suppliers before submitting weekly quotes to Aldi. 
Coles ditches court challenge to ACCC block of Kalgoorlie site buy
Coles will continue its fight against the ACCC's decision to block its plans to lease a new site in Kalgoorlie, WA in the Competition Tribunal only, dropping a Federal Court challenge.  
ACCC wins ‘subscriptions trap’ suit against eHarmony
In a win for the ACCC, a judge has found online dating site eHarmony misled consumers about automatic subscription renewals and its free plan, which the judge found imposed restrictions that were incompatible with the idea of 'dating'. 
Subaru favoured dealers over independent mechanics, ACCC says
New enforcement action by the competition regulator alleges Japanese car maker Subaru failed to give independent mechanics equal access to software needed to repair its vehicles.
ACCC raids WiseTech Global over alleged competition law breaches
The competition regulator has executed a search warrant on software firm WiseTech Global as part of an investigation into alleged competition law breaches, the company said Wednesday.
City Beach fails in challenge to ACCC’s $14M button battery win
Fashion retailer City Beach has lost an appeal of a $14 million penalty secured by the consumer regulator in the first enforcement action for breaches of button battery safety standards.
ACCC sends Vets Central’s planned pick-up of rival for further review
The competition regulator has referred Vets Central’s proposed acquisition of rival Hills Veterinary Centre for an in-depth merger review, saying the tie-up could substantially lessen competition.
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Adelaide Airport contract awarded, part of $20B infrastructure push
Fulton Hogan has won a contract for a major expansion project at Adelaide Airport, part of a $20 billion wave of infrastructure investment at the country's major airports.