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The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission has joined a global effort of 34 nations to better combat e-commerce issues faced by consumers, including online scams.
The ACCC has negotiated recalls with two suppliers of cigarettes in Australia after testing revealed their products fail to comply with the mandatory safety standard for reduced fire risk.
The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission has conducted testing on a range of wax crayons and identified traces of asbestos in a number of products.
The ACCC is asking for submissions from Australian accommodation providers about price parity clauses imposed by online travel agents.
There are a range of options available to you when facing disruption or cancellation of travel plans outside of your control.
There is faulty electrical cabling in thousands of Australian homes and businesses. Time is running out before the cables become a fire or electrocution risk. Act now before it’s too late—get your cable checked.
ACCCount details the ACCC's activities in the enforcement of the Competition and Consumer Act 2010, merger reviews, compliance actions, adjudication issues, economic regulation and international involvement.
Before you sign up for a Vocational education and training (VET) course, the ACCC is encouraging you to understand exactly what you are committing to, what it will cost and what the course will deliver.
Do you run a small business? Do you work with or advise small businesses? You can keep up with all the latest news and events relevant to the small business sector by signing up to the ACCC’s Small Business Information Network.
If you get a new mobile phone for Christmas you might also decide to sign up to a new mobile plan at the same time. There are lots of different mobile phone plans out there, and finding a plan that suits you can be difficult.
The Australian Government has announced a new mandatory safety standard for bean bags, to commence on 1 January 2016.
The current franchising code will be repealed and replaced with a new Franchising Code of Conduct from 1 January 2015.
Over the holidays you and your family may use up your monthly data allowance faster than usual. Depending on your plan this could expose you to excess data charges.
Register for our free interactive webinar being held on the 9 December to find out about the new Franchising Code of Conduct.
The ACCC is warning about false billing scams after a 45 per cent surge in complaints and almost $725,000 reported lost in 2013. False billing scams attempt to trick busy businesses into paying for unwanted and unauthorised listings or advertisements in magazines, journals or business directories.
The ACCC is today celebrating the 40-year anniversary of the Trade Practices Act 1974 (TPA). On 1 October 1974, the TPA took effect and the forerunner to the ACCC, the Trade Practices Commission opened its doors for the first time.
We're joining the Australian Securities and Investments Commission, Australian Taxation Office and the Fair Work Ombudsman in presenting a free and interactive webinar for small businesses.
The Harper Competition Policy Review released its draft report on 22 September 2014.
Small-business owners and entrepreneurs should be careful of websites that charge for grant-related services, when such assistance is already available for free.
The ACCC has released an educational package for consumers with disabilities. Including a collection of online resources, a scam alert and educational video, the package is designed to help disability consumers be alert to potential scams and understand and exercise their consumer rights.