ACCCount details the ACCC's activities in the enforcement of the Trade Practices Act , merger reviews, compliance actions, adjudication issues, economic regulation and international involvement. This issue provides a briefing on whole-of-commission work for July to September 2007.
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Container stevedoring monitoring report no. 9
This is the ninth annual report issued by the ACCC as part of its legislative responsibilites for monitoring the prices, costs and profits of container terminal operator companies at the ports of Adelaide, Brisbane, Burnie, Fremantle, Melbourne and Sydney. This report covers the 2006–07 financial year and shows that average revenues and costs for stevedoring activities fell at Australia's largest container terminals while productivity levels improved.
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Know how to complain: stand up for your consumer rights—audio, large print and Braille formats
This guide sets out your rights as a consumer, the steps you should take if you want to resolve a dispute with a business, the ACCC's role and contact details and other agencies and dispute resolution schemes that can help.
For audio CD and large print hard-copy and Braille versions of this publication, contact the ACCC Infocentre on 1300 302 502.
Blind and curtain cords, safety alert
Blind and curtain cords can pose a serious risk for babies and young children. This brochure outlines several simple steps you can take to minimise risk and keep your children safe.
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Product safety bulletin October 2007: Banned lead in children's toys
An unsafe goods notice temporarily banning the supply of children's toys with a lead migration level of greater than 90 mg/kg was declared on 19 September 2007. The ban took effect immediately and prevents the supply of these goods for 18 months.