News releases

ACCC not to revoke immunity for exclusive contactless payment arrangements at ANZ Stadium
Issued: 29 January 2009 Release # NR 014/09

ACCC proposes to revoke immunity for exclusive payment arrangements at Woolworths' pay at pump facility
Issued: 29 January 2009 Release # NR 013/09

Court fines Ascot Four Pty Ltd, formerly Zamel's Pty Ltd, $380,000 for false advertising
Issued: 27 January 2009 Release # NR 012/09

ACCC denies authorisation to Air New Zealand, Air Canda's Cooperation Agreement
Issued: 27 January 2009 Release # NR 011/09

ACCC authorises environmentally-friendly chemical waste reduction scheme
Issued: 23 January 2009 Release # NR 010/09

ACCC allows recruitment association to implement code
Issued: 23 January 2009 Release # NR 009/09

ACCC issues position paper for water planning, management charge rules
Issued: 23 January 2009 Release # NR 008/09

ACCC Institutes Proceedings Against Telwater Pty Ltd
Issued: 23 January 2009 Release # NR 007/09

ACCC proposes to grant authorisation to David Jones
Issued: 22 January 2009 Release # NR 006/09

Federal Court orders interim injunctions regarding Allphones stock allocation to franchisees
Issued: 21 January 2009 Release # NR 005/09

ARTC Withdraws Application to Vary Interstate Rail Access Undertaking
Issued: 21 January 2009 Release # NR 004/09

The Reject Shop admits supplying non-compliant toy, cosmetic product
Issued: 19 January 2009 Release # NR 003/09

ACCC allows independent record labels to collectively licence music video broadcast rights
Issued: 9 January 2009 Release # NR 002/09

Retailer corrects misleading beer and wine promotions
Issued: 6 January 2009 Release # NR 001/09

Full Federal Court of Australia rejects ACCC's and Prouds' appeals regarding 'was/now' two-price advertising
Issued: 24 December 2008 Release # MR 376/08

ACCC takes urgent legal action against bunk bed supplier
Issued: 23 December 2008 Release # MR 375/08

ACCC submits advice on water market rules and water charge (termination fee) rules to the Minister
Issued: 23 December 2008 Release # MR 374/08

Wholesale access to Telstra network still required – Tribunal
Issued: 23 December 2008 Release # MR 373/08

ACCC accepts undertakings for incorrect labelling of cosmetics products
Issued: 23 December 2008 Release # MR 372/08

First court case reinforces law requires upfront prices for horticulture growers
Issued: 22 December 2008 Release # MR 371/08

ACCC institutes proceedings against Singapore Airlines Cargo Pte Ltd for alleged price-fixing
Issued: 22 December 2008 Release # MR 370/08

ACCC issues two reports under the Telstra accounting separation regime
Issued: 22 December 2008 Release # MR 369/08

ACCC report on unleaded petrol prices
Issued: 22 December 2008 Release # MR 368/08

Telemarketing scam hitting consumers hard
Issued: 22 December 2008 Release # MR 367/08

Blind and curtain cord dangers
Issued: 22 December 2008 Release # MR 366/08

ACCC uncovers false 'Australian Made' claims by Creswick Woollen Mills for its merino wool blankets
Issued: 19 December 2008 Release # MR 365/08

ACCC proposes to grant authorisation for environmentally-friendly chemical waste reduction scheme
Issued: 19 December 2008 Release # MR 364/08

ACCC issues telecommunications fixed services cost model for consultation
Issued: 19 December 2008 Release # MR 363/08

ACCC issues draft decision on ARTC's application to vary its interstate rail access undertaking
Issued: 18 December 2008 Release # MR 362/08

ACCC issues MTAS declaration review discussion paper
Issued: 18 December 2008 Release # MR 361/08

ACCC issues draft decision on digital radio access undertakings
Issued: 18 December 2008 Release # MR 360/08

ACCC grants interim authorisation to PWCS and NCIG
Issued: 17 December 2008 Release # MR 359/08

ACCC seeks comment on Baiada Poultry Pty Ltd's proposed acquisition of Bartter Enterprises Pty Ltd
Issued: 17 December 2008 Release # MR 358/08

Australialink gives undertakings to Federal Court
Issued: 17 December 2008 Release # MR 357/08

Unsafe toys recalled after ACCC internet survey
Issued: 16 December 2008 Release # MR 356/08

Court declares operators of Designer Brand Outlet website misled consumers
Issued: 15 December 2008 Release # MR 355/08

ACCC publishes data on take-up of broadband access services
Issued: 12 December 2008 Release # MR 354/08

ACMA and ACCC release joint report on communications infrastructure and services
Issued: 12 December 2008 Release # MR 353/08

Court orders British Airways PLC to pay $5 million for price fixing
Issued: 11 December 2008 Release # MR 352/08

Court orders Qantas to pay $20 million for price fixing
Issued: 11 December 2008 Release # MR 351/08

ACCC grants authorisation to dentists for fee-setting in shared practices
Issued: 11 December 2008 Release # MR 350/08

ACCC authorises AMA to collectively negotiate
Issued: 11 December 2008 Release # MR 349/08

ACCC encourages Dalrymple Bay coal terminal users to work quickly to address capacity constraints
Issued: 10 December 2008 Release # MR 348/08

ACCC not to oppose Commonwealth Bank of Australia's proposed acquisition of Bank of Western Australia Ltd
Issued: 10 December 2008 Release # MR 347/08

ACCC institutes proceedings against Australialink
Issued: 8 December 2008 Release # MR 346/08

ACCC allows ClubsNSW to collectively bargain with Tabcorp and Sky Channel
Issued: 5 December 2008 Release # MR 345/08

ACCC identifies horticulture code breaches in Queensland
Issued: 5 December 2008 Release # MR 344/08

$120,000 penalty against sports gear maker
Issued: 3 December 2008 Release # MR 343/08

Nappy biodegradability claims declared false and misleading
Issued: 3 December 2008 Release # MR 342/08

Important safety recall of a flotation device for infants
Issued: 3 December 2008 Release # MR 341/08

Employment services operator found to have breached court-enforceable undertakings
Issued: 1 December 2008 Release # MR 340/08

Latest GROCERYchoice survey results posted
Issued: 1 December 2008 Release # NR 339/08

ACCC and CDPP outline arrangements for cartel conduct immunity
Issued: 1 December 2008 Release # NR 338/08

Court finds outdoor store misled customers
Issued: 1 December 2008 Release # MR 337/08

ACCC proposes to authorise recruitment industry code
Issued: 1 December 2008 Release # MR 336/08