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Judge warns ACCC’s privilege fight with Mastercard could ‘spiral out of control’
Competition & Consumer Protection 2025-06-18 11:49 pm By Julia Kanapathippillai

A judge has warned that an interlocutory privilege skirmish in the consumer watchdog’s misuse of market power case against Mastercard could “spiral out of control”.

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ACCC to review unsolicited sales practices amid calls for outright ban
Competition & Consumer Protection 2025-06-17 2:00 pm By Sam Matthews

The ACCC has launched a review into unsolicited sales practices in response to the first ‘super complaint’ from a consumer group, which says cold calling and similar practices should be banned.

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Emma Sleep’s German parent company not on hook for misleading ads
Competition & Consumer Protection 2025-06-16 11:16 pm By Julia Kanapathippillai

Online mattress retailer Emma Sleep has admitted to misleading consumers about the sale price for mattresses, but a court has found its German parent company is not on the hook because its executives did not give directions to the Australian unit.

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Mobil admits ACCC’s claim it misled consumers about fuel, says it lost money
Competition & Consumer Protection 2025-06-13 9:02 am By Sam Matthews

Mobil Oil has admitted it misled consumers by falsely claiming it was selling a specific brand of fuel at Far North Queensland petrol stations, but cites the challenges of supplying the fuel to the region, which it says was a loss-making exercise. 

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ACCC won’t oppose Allianz’ tie-up with RAA
Competition & Consumer Protection 2025-06-12 11:05 pm By Sam Matthews

The ACCC will not oppose Allianz Australia’s plan to acquire the personal insurance business of the RAA after finding the transaction, which is part of a $642 million deal, does not pose a substantial threat to competition in the South Australian market.  Insurance giant Allianz announced the $642 million deal with the Royal Automobile Association…

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ACCC drags Jayco to court for alleged misleading advertising
Competition & Consumer Protection 2025-06-12 11:05 pm By Julia Kanapathippillai

Caravan giant Jayco faces enforcement action for allegedly making misleading claims about the off-road capabilities of its vehicles.

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Meta not ‘innocent bystander’, says ACCC in fight to keep crypto ad case alive
Competition & Consumer Protection 2025-06-04 11:50 pm By Cindy Cameronne

The ACCC is again trying to fend off a strike-out bid by Facebook owner Meta in its case over cryptocurrency ads, arguing Meta has built a system in which the misleading ads can flourish and is not an “innocent bystander”. The regulator lodged the case in March 2022, alleging it breached the Australian Consumer Law…

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Judge won’t let ACCC case against Spotless, Ventia get ‘totally unwieldy’
Competition & Consumer Protection 2025-05-30 11:54 pm By Sam Matthews

The judge hearing the ACCC’s price-fixing case against Downer EDI’s Spotless and Ventia has proposed an initial hearing to determine if the companies are in competition, saying he won’t let the case become “totally unwieldy”.

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Competition cop confirms REA Group investigation
Competition & Consumer Protection 2025-05-29 11:49 pm By Christine Caulfield

The competition watchdog confirmed Thursday it was investigating real estate listings company REA Group.

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ACCC has concerns about $475M merger of rural retailers Elders, Delta
Competition & Consumer Protection 2025-05-29 11:08 pm By Julia Kanapathippillai

The ACCC has raised concerns about the proposed acquisition by ASX-listed Elders of Delta Agribusiness, saying it could reduce competition in agriculture products.

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