ACCC launches inquiry into NBN’s service

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The ACCC has launched a public inquiry into the much maligned national broadband network, saying it will enforce new service standard rules if necessary.

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Home builder Aveling admits removing reviews

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Aveling Homes has admitted in court papers to taking down customer reviews it didn’t like from review websites it controlled, as alleged by the consumer regulator in its suit claiming the builder duped prospective customers.

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ACCC says caps on 5G spectrum might be way to go

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Caps on the amount of spectrum available to any single company at the upcoming 5G auction could help prevent big operators from keeping out new players, the competition watchdog said Wednesday. 

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ACCC updates media merger guidelines for digital age

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The competition regulator on Wednesday released updated guidelines for media merger reviews, saying key to its analysis would be competition and media diversity, the impact of new technology and access to premium content.

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Google blasts EU’s ‘novel theory’ in appeal of €2.4B fine

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Google Inc. has hit back at the European Union for leveling a €2.4 billion antitrust fine, saying in a court filing released Monday that the decision was based on a “novel theory” that did not prove an injury to rivals.

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Banks sidestep ACCC ruling on Apple Pay, join forces on app

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Having failed to get the competition regulator’s OK to jointly bargain with Apple Pay, three of Australia’s largest banks are banding together to create their own smartphone app.

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Seafolly suit says Seko deal no day at the beach

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Aussie swimwear company Seafolly Pty Ltd has sued two units of global logistics giant Seko Group, saying they breached Australian consumer law by misrepresenting their capabilities in a shipping contract they entered into.

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US antitrust head promises strong international cooperation

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The newly installed Department of Justice antitrust head in the U.S. said Friday that international enforcement will be among his top priorities.

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Competition lawyers brace for tougher enforcement

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Lawyers are advising large companies to look hard at their business plans to keep on the good side of the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission now that the enforcer has a new arsenal to deploy.

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