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ACCC finds Barro stake in Adelaide Brighton won’t harm competition
The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission has found Barro Group's 43 per cent stake in Adelaide Brighton, acquired over a number of years, will not harm competition in the cement market.
Westpac to face US class action over AUSTRAC scandal
A US-based plaintiffs firm is planning a class action against Westpac alleging it failed to alert investors to significant lapses in its anti-money laundering and counter-terrorism finance compliance, which led to a bombshell lawsuit by AUSTRAC last year.
Mazda to ACCC: We don’t have to replace dented, scratched up cars
Japanese car maker Mazda has replied to an ACCC action alleging it violated the Australian Consumer Law by failing to provide consumers with refunds or no-cost replacements for their allegedly faulty vehicles, saying it was not required to replace dented and scratched cars.
‘Bad publicity’ no reason to stay ASIC ban of ex-NAB adviser, tribunal says
A former Adelaide financial advisor that worked for a subsidiary of National Australia Bank has lost his bid for a temporary stay of a five-year ban for allegedly recommending that clients invest in failed fintech start-up Bux Global, after arguing the bad publicity could negatively affect the impending sale of his business.
ISignthis may face shareholder class action over profit downgrade
Melbourne-based fintech ISignthis and its directors are facing a possible shareholder class action over a December profit downgrade.
ACCC probes price fixing in NSW waste sector
The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission has opened a sector-wide investigation into price changes made last year in the building and demolition waste services market in New South Wales.
Former director of internet company gets 6 years in jail for fraud
The former director of a Queensland-based internet services provider has been sentenced to six years in jail after pleading guilty to fraud charges.
ASIC takes further action against company that ran ‘defective’ Sterling property investment scheme
The Australian Securities and Investments Commission has suspended the Australian Financial Services licence of a Sydney-based financial services provider that ran a property investment scheme targeting retirees, which the regulator has accused of issuing 'defective' product disclosure statements.
STA Travel makes admissions in ACCC case over hidden fees
The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission's case alleging STA Travel hit customers with $1 million in hidden fees and commissions through an add-on that purported to cover the cost of flight changes will go straight to a penalties hearing after the student travel agent made admissions.
Bed Bath N’ Table casual’s shifts were regular enough for unfair dismissal protection, FWC says
A casual worker at Bed Bath N' Table worked shifts that were sufficiently regular for her to bring an unfair dismissal claim against the homewares retailer, the Fair Work Commission has ruled.