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Australians report nearly $260M in losses as shopping scams surge

Australians reported nearly $260 million in losses to scams in the first nine months of 2025, with the National Anti-Scam Centre warning that online shopping scams are on the rise.

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Farmers and families urged to stay safe on quad bikes

The ACCC has launched a quad bike safety awareness campaign in regional Australia warning that older male farmers remain the group most at risk of fatal injuries or crashes, with children also at risk.

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Southern Cross Media's proposed acquisition of Seven West Media not opposed by ACCC

The ACCC will not oppose the proposed acquisition of Seven West Media Limited (ASX:SWM) by Southern Cross Media Limited (ASX:SXL).

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Customers warned of recalled children’s sand due to asbestos risks

The ACCC has published a recall notice over children’s sand products that may contain asbestos and were sold at various retailers including Officeworks.

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Soft plastic recycling scheme receives exemption from certain competition laws

Soft Plastic Stewardship Australia (SPSA) and its industry members have been granted an eight-year authorisation by the ACCC allowing them to collect and recycle used soft plastic packaging under a voluntary scheme.

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John Holland ends agreements with CFMEU after ACCC investigation

Construction company John Holland and the Construction, Forestry and Maritime Employees Union (CFMEU) have voluntarily terminated their agreements requiring John Holland to use only three specific labour hire businesses on two major infrastructure projects, following an ACCC investigation.

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Independent petrol retailers give motorists choice and can lead to lower petrol prices

Petrol prices are generally cheaper in cities that have more small-to-medium-sized independent petrol retailers competing with larger chains, the ACCC’s latest petrol industry report has found.

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The Wiggles admit Emma Bow headband likely breached consumer law and commit to raise awareness

Children’s entertainment group The Wiggles Holdings Pty Ltd (The Wiggles) has admitted it likely breached the Australian Consumer Law by selling Emma Bow headbands without mandatory safety warnings required for products containing button batteries, and has committed to raising awareness of the dangers that button batteries can pose.

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ACCC puts retailers on notice ahead of Black Friday sweep

The ACCC will conduct a Black Friday sales sweep to identify misleading or deceptive sales advertising used by retailers.

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Most furniture suppliers fail mandatory toppling furniture safety rules

Most furniture suppliers are failing to comply with new mandatory information rules that warn customers of the dangers of furniture tipping over, a sweep of businesses has revealed.

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ACCC proposes to grant a Bulk Wheat Port Code exemption to CHSB Bulk Terminal at Geelong

The ACCC has released a consultation paper proposing to grant CHSB Bulk Terminal Pty Ltd exempt service provider status under the Port Terminal Access (Bulk Wheat) Code of Conduct in relation to its port terminal facility at the Port of Geelong.

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End-of-life battery disposal scheme allowed to continue

The Battery Stewardship Council (BSC) has been granted an exemption for the next five years by the ACCC to allow it to continue to operate its B-cycle Battery Stewardship Scheme (Scheme).

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The promise of competition and the responsibility of leadership

ACCC Chair Gina Cass-Gottlieb opened the Australian Competition Summit 2025 with a keynote speech reflecting on the promise of competition and the responsibility of leadership through collaboration, right-sized regulation, enforcement action and disruption.

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Dash cam and car audio supplier Connected Audio Visual admits to resale price maintenance

Connected Audio Visual Pty Ltd has admitted to engaging in resale price maintenance.

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Microsoft in court for allegedly misleading millions of Australians over Microsoft 365 subscriptions

The ACCC has commenced proceedings in the Federal Court against Microsoft Australia and its US-based parent company Microsoft Corporation for allegedly misleading approximately 2.7 million Australian customers when communicating subscription options and price increases, after it integrated its AI assistant, Copilot, into Microsoft 365 plans.

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ACCC proposes to allow continued collaboration to support Australians' access to cash

The ACCC has issued a draft determination proposing to authorise the Australian Banking Association (ABA) and other industry participants to develop ways to ensure the continued distribution of cash across Australia.

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Cuscal's proposed acquisition of Indue not opposed

The ACCC will not oppose Cuscal Limited's (ASX:CCL) proposed acquisition of payment facilitation supplier Indue Limited after finding that the transaction is unlikely to substantially lessen competition.

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ACCC opposes keg pooling supplier MicroStar's proposed acquisition of Konvoy assets

The ACCC has decided to oppose MicroStar Logistics LLC’s (MicroStar) proposed acquisition of the assets of Konvoy Holdings Pty Ltd (Receivers and Managers Appointed) (Konvoy), both of which supply keg pooling services to brewers across Australia.

Update

ACCC authorises the South Australian Chamber of Mines and Energy Inc's electricity buying group in South Australia

The ACCC has issued a final determination granting authorisation to enable the South Australian Chamber of Mines and Energy Inc and participating members to form a joint electricity buying group, to pool their electricity demand, conduct a joint tender, and individually enter into electricity supply agreement with the chosen electricity supplier.

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Yamaha's proposed acquisition of Telwater raises competition concerns

The ACCC has outlined its preliminary competition concerns with Yamaha Motor Australia Pty Ltd’s proposed acquisition of Telwater Pty Ltd in a Statement of Issues published today.

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Luke Woodward appointed ACCC Commissioner

ACCC Chair Gina Cass-Gottlieb has welcomed the appointment of Luke Woodward as a Commissioner for a 5-year term at the ACCC, commencing from 10 October 2025.

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Elders' acquisition of Delta Agribusiness not opposed, subject to divestments

The ACCC will not oppose Elders Limited's (ASX: ELD) proposed acquisition of Delta Agribusiness after accepting a court-enforceable undertaking that commits Elders to divest six Delta stores in Western Australia.

Update

ACCC authorises 1Circle to enable collective procurement of renewable energy supplies

On 8 October 2025, the ACCC granted authorisation to 1Circle Pty Ltd, for it and the future members of 5 renewable energy buying groups, established over 5 years, to collectively procure and give effect to long term renewable electricity supply contracts which include an equivalent quantity of large-scale generation certificates.

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Telstra fined $18 million for misleading Belong customers over broadband speed claims

Telstra has been ordered by the Federal Court to pay a penalty of $18 million for breaching the Australian Consumer Law after it moved almost 9,000 Belong customers to a lower speed plan without telling them.

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East coast gas supply outlook eases for first quarter 2026

Gas supply on Australia’s east coast is expected to improve in the first quarter of 2026, but the outlook still depends on how much uncontracted gas LNG producers decide to export, according to the ACCC’s latest gas inquiry report released today.

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Australians report nearly $260M in losses as shopping scams surge

Farmers and families urged to stay safe on quad bikes

Southern Cross Media's proposed acquisition of Seven West Media not opposed by ACCC

Customers warned of recalled children’s sand due to asbestos risks

Soft plastic recycling scheme receives exemption from certain competition laws

John Holland ends agreements with CFMEU after ACCC investigation

Independent petrol retailers give motorists choice and can lead to lower petrol prices

The Wiggles admit Emma Bow headband likely breached consumer law and commit to raise awareness

ACCC puts retailers on notice ahead of Black Friday sweep

Most furniture suppliers fail mandatory toppling furniture safety rules

ACCC proposes to grant a Bulk Wheat Port Code exemption to CHSB Bulk Terminal at Geelong

End-of-life battery disposal scheme allowed to continue

The promise of competition and the responsibility of leadership

Dash cam and car audio supplier Connected Audio Visual admits to resale price maintenance

Microsoft in court for allegedly misleading millions of Australians over Microsoft 365 subscriptions

ACCC proposes to allow continued collaboration to support Australians' access to cash

Cuscal's proposed acquisition of Indue not opposed

ACCC opposes keg pooling supplier MicroStar's proposed acquisition of Konvoy assets

ACCC authorises the South Australian Chamber of Mines and Energy Inc's electricity buying group in South Australia

Yamaha's proposed acquisition of Telwater raises competition concerns

Luke Woodward appointed ACCC Commissioner

Elders' acquisition of Delta Agribusiness not opposed, subject to divestments

ACCC authorises 1Circle to enable collective procurement of renewable energy supplies

Telstra fined $18 million for misleading Belong customers over broadband speed claims

East coast gas supply outlook eases for first quarter 2026

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