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Port of Newcastle defeats Glencore suit over wharfage fees
Competition & Consumer Protection 2025-07-17 11:27 pm By Cindy Cameronne

Glencore Coal has lost its case against the Port of Newcastle alleging it has been overcharged shipping fees based on a determination by the competition watchdog.

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Acciona’s takeover of waste-to-energy plant sparks ACCC concerns
Competition & Consumer Protection 2025-07-17 12:30 pm By Cindy Cameronne

The ACCC is concerned Acciona’s proposed acquisition of the East Rockingham waste-to-energy project would remove competition between the only two such facilities in Western Australia. 

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ACCC won’t oppose Omnicom’s $21B acquisition of Interpublic
Competition & Consumer Protection 2025-07-17 11:42 pm By Julia Kanapathippillai

The ACCC will not oppose the Omnicom Group’s planned $21 billion acquisition of The Interpublic Group of Companies, with the regulator finding the transaction was not likely to substantially lessen competition.

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ACCC clears Lactalis play for Fonterra assets
M&A 2025-07-10 11:08 pm By Julia Kanapathippillai

The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission will not oppose an acquisition by Lactalis of assets of New Zealand dairy cooperative Fonterra if the French multinational is successful in its bid.

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ACCC clears DP World’s $174M acquisition of Silk Logistics
Competition & Consumer Protection 2025-07-04 2:18 pm By Julia Kanapathippillai

The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission has given the green light to DP World’s proposed acquisition of Silk Logistics, after finding it was not likely to substantially lessen competition.

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Mastercard slams ACCC’s novel push for communications with lawyers
Competition & Consumer Protection 2025-07-03 11:41 pm By Cindy Cameronne

Mastercard has pushed back on the ACCC’s argument that it waived privilege over communications with lawyers, saying it would “take the law of waiver to a place it has never been before”.

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Banana Boat owner taken to court by ACCC over ‘reef friendly’ claims
Greenwashing 2025-07-01 2:10 pm By Julia Kanapathippillai

The owner of Banana Boat and Hawaiian Tropic sunscreen brands faces court action by the consumer regulator for alleged greenwashing. 

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Bupa admits unconscionable conduct, agrees to $35M penalty
Competition & Consumer Protection 2025-06-30 11:40 pm By Julia Kanapathippillai

Private health insurer Bupa has admitted to misleading thousands of customers about their private health insurance benefits and has agreed to cop a $35 million penalty in a case by the consumer watchdog.

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ACCC accuses Australian Gas Networks of greenwashing with ‘love gas’ ads
Greenwashing 2025-06-26 11:55 pm By Andy Sidler

The competition watchdog has brought proceedings accusing Australian Gas Networks of greenwashing by running ads containing unqualified statements that renewable gas will be available to households within a generation. 

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ACCC targets Dendy Cinema for ‘drip’ pricing
Competition & Consumer Protection 2025-06-25 11:14 pm By Cat Fredenburgh

Dendy Cinema has paid a $19,800 penalty after the ACCC alleged it failed to prominently display the total price for movie tickets sold online at the earliest point in the sale process, a practice known as ‘drip’ pricing.

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