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The body representing Australian pork producers has asked the competition regulator for the OK to make its quality pork certification conditional on the use of an independent, third-party auditing company.
ANZ settles with ASIC on eve of trial
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Australia and New Zealand Banking Group Ltd. has reached an 11th-hour deal with the securities regulator over allegations of interest rate rigging.
White & Case celebrates Down Under as litigation cloud lifts
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Five months after settling litigation with Herbert Smith Freehills over the poaching of eight partners — and just one month after the settlement’s anti-poaching restrictions expired — U.S.-based firm White & Case has celebrated its entrance into Australia with launch parties in Melbourne and Sydney.
Telstra repays footy fans after ACCC probe
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AFL app users will get refunds from Telstra after the consumer watchdog called the company out over its app ads, which gave the impression subscribers could stream live matches full-screen on mobile phones and tablets.
Major overhaul to competition law passes Parliament
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Major changes to Australian competition law that include a ban on companies engaging in concerted practices have passed Parliament, and the competition watchdog says it’s ready to crack down on offenders.
ACCC calls out power cos. for ‘skyrocketing’ electricity prices
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Electricity prices in Australia have skyrocketed and its hurting Australians, the consumer regulator has said in a damning report that faults power companies for confusing customers and finding loopholes in the law.
Judge tells JJ Richards to dump unfair contracts with small biz
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Waste management giant JJ Richards & Sons has been ordered by a judge to remove unfair terms in contracts with small business customers, in a win for the consumer regulator.
ALDI flushes wipes after ACCC probe
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Supermarket chain ALDI has taken its personal hygiene wipes off the shelves after the consumer regulator questioned the company’s promotion of the product as flushable.
Advanced Hair says yeah yeah to refunds in ACCC deal
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Hair loss treatment company Advanced Hair will fork over partial refunds to customers who were stuck with the full bill whether they kept up the therapy or not.