ACCC

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.

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.

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.

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.

The competition watchdog has allowed Black Rhino Group's acquisition of Club Hotel Motel Roma and multiple bottle shops from Speedy Cocktails on the condition that it sells at least one of its bottle shops in Roma, Queensland to an ACCC-approved purchaser.

The ACCC has opposed US-based keg pooling company Kegstar's proposed acquisition of the assets of rival Konvoy, the latest acquisition blocked since the new mandatory merger review came into effect.

The ACCC has opened a review into whether Merivale's proposed acquisition of Sydney's Sackville Hotel from the Fairfax family could substantially lessen competition in Rozelle's pub market.

The ACCC will examine regional mobile coverage across Australia and whether regulating wholesale access to some mobile services would improve customer outcomes, as part of a new inquiry.

The ACCC should consider whether a pleading might be “more efficient” in its case against a debt collection agency that also brings "serious allegations" against an associated legal practice, a judge has said.

Heidelberg Materials' $1.7 billion acquisition of Maas Group Holdings' construction material unit has been approved by the ACCC provided it sheds three concrete plants and a quarry -- the regulator's first phase 1 review with conditions.