September edition, Keeping good company, Chartered Secretaries Australia Journal—'Introduction of criminal sanctions for cartel conduct—ACCC approach',
2 September, money section, Sydney Morning Herald—'You can bet you'll lose your money' (sports 'investment' schemes)
5 September, NewcastleHerald —'Long-term solution is needed on coal ships'
15 September, National Times Online—Holding the line on competition in uncertain times
22 September, Advertiser—'Agents freed from rent for useless equipment' (Bill Express outcome)
23 September, money sections of the Sydney Morning Herald and The Age—'Fame and misfortune' (celebrity scams)
24 September, Newcastle Herald—'Celebrities scammed to pick the pockets of fans'
29 September—'Newagents lead in $30,000 win', Australian Financial Review
Publications
Corporate plan and priorities 2009–10—this publication sets out the commission's purpose, objectives and the key areas of focus for 2009–10 (incorporates the Australian Energy Regulator).
Published: 30 September 2009
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Section 87B of the Trade Practices Act—September 2009—s. 87B of the Trade Practices Act gives the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission the ability to accept written undertakings in the exercise of its powers under the Act.
Published: 18 September 2009
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Unit pricing: a guide for grocery retailers—audio format—this guide explains what grocery retailers need to know about unit pricing, including whether they are required to comply with the unit pricing code, how they should display unit pricing and the unit measurements used for different types of groceries.
Published: 16 September 2009
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Electronic: download at no cost Printed: available at no cost
Electronic: download at no cost Printed: available at no cost
Fuel facts: What influences the price of automotive LPG?—this fact sheet explains the factors that influence the price of automotive liquefied petroleum gas in Australia, including why automotive LPG prices can vary widely around the country.
Published: 15 September 2009
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Electronic: download at no cost Printed: available at no cost
Electronic: download at no cost Printed: available at no cost
Fuel facts: What influences the price of diesel?—this fact sheet explains the factors that influence the price of diesel fuel in Australia, including why diesel is sometimes more expensive than unleaded petrol.
Published: 15 September 2009
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Fuel facts: Petrol price cycles in Australia—this fact sheet explains the existence of price cyles in fuel markets in Australia, including what they are, the factors that influence price cycles, where the occur and how consumers can benefit from them.
Published: 15 September 2009
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Water trading rules position paper—the ACCC has released its position paper on the development of water trading rules advice to the Murray–Darling Basin Authority.
Published: 10 September 2009
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