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ACCC keeping a close eye on petrol market amid Middle East conflict

As international crude oil prices respond to the unfolding events in the Middle East, the ACCC is examining international and domestic fuel price movements and market behaviour.

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ACCC proposes to authorise Countrywide Australasia

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National Anti-Scam Centre taskforce report highlights value of joint effort to tackle romance scams

The National Anti-Scam Centre has released its latest fusion cell report today, detailing how a sector-wide crackdown on romance scams has helped to strengthen disruption efforts, enhance intelligence sharing and improve victim education and support.

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Major airports increase infrastructure investment, but higher costs will likely flow through to passengers

Infrastructure investment at Australia’s four largest airports increased by more than 43 per cent in 2024-25, however consumers could face higher airfares as airports seek to recover their costs by charging airlines more in the coming years, the ACCC’s latest Airport Monitoring Report shows.

Update

ACCC authorises joint procurement of organics waste processing services for City of Newcastle and Port Stephens Council

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Drone supplier Tekron admits to resale price maintenance

Agricultural drone supplier Drone TK Australia Pty Ltd (trading as Tekron) has admitted to engaging in resale price maintenance by directing certain resellers to not advertise or sell DJI drone products to consumers below a specified price.

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Manipulative conduct in the digital economy, pricing claims and competition in essential services among ACCC priorities for year ahead

The ACCC will renew its focus on manipulative and false practices in digital markets and the sale of dangerous goods online in the year ahead, and will also focus its compliance and enforcement efforts on addressing anti-competitive conduct in key sectors across the Australian economy.

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ACCC's compliance and enforcement priorities update 2026-27 address

ACCC Chair Gina Cass-Gottlieb gave the keynote speech at the Committee for Economic Development Australia (CEDA), Thursday 19 February 2026, on the ACCC’s compliance and enforcement priorities for 2026-27.

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Mobil to pay $16m in penalties for misleading statements about fuel sold at nine petrol stations

The Federal Court has ordered Mobil Oil Australia to pay $16 million in penalties for making false or misleading representations about the fuel sold at nine petrol stations in north and central Queensland, in breach of the Australian Consumer Law.

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ACCC seeks views on Australia Post's proposed stamp price increase

The ACCC is seeking feedback from businesses and consumers on Australia Post’s draft proposal to increase stamp prices for ordinary small and large letters by 8.8 per cent from mid-2026.

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Australians living with disability at risk of exploitation by NDIS providers breaching consumer laws

Participants in the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) are being targeted by NDIS providers’ deceptive advertising practices and other behaviours banned by consumer law, a new report has found.

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Understand how criminals exploit online relationships and inflict heartache

In the lead-up to Valentine’s Day, the National Anti-Scam Centre has released its final quarter scams statistics, showing an increase in romance scams reports and losses across 2025.

Update

ACCC proposes to authorise joint procurement of organics waste processing services for City of Newcastle and Port Stephens Council

The ACCC is proposing to authorise City of Newcastle and Port Stephens Council a joint procurement of organics waste processing services.

Update

ACCC authorises Sydney Water and a group of Sydney councils to procure the development of an organic waste bio-refinery

The ACCC considers that the conduct is likely to result in a public benefit and that this public benefit would outweigh any likely public detriment.

Media release

ACCC decides Coles' acquisition of a supermarket and liquor site in Kalgoorlie, WA is subject to Phase 2 review

The ACCC has decided that Coles Group Limited’s acquisition of a lease for a supermarket and liquor store in Kalgoorlie, WA requires an in-depth assessment.

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Car rental platform pays penalty over concerning pricing representations

An international car rental booking platform has paid a penalty of $39,600 after the ACCC issued it with two ACCC infringement notices. SIA Booking Group Corporation, which operates under the name EconomyBookings, allegedly breached Australian Consumer Law in the way it displayed prices to consumers on its website.

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ACCC refers Ampol's acquisition of EG Australia to Phase 2

The ACCC has decided that Ampol Retail Holding Pty Ltd’s (ASX:ALD) acquisition of EG Group Australia and EG AsiaPac Holdings (together, EG Australia) requires further in-depth assessment by the ACCC.

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WiseTech to divest Expedient following ACCC investigation

The ACCC accepted a court-enforceable undertaking from WiseTech Global (ASX: WTC) and its subsidiary BluJay Solutions (Australia) Pty Ltd on 30 December 2025 to divest Expedient, a logistics software business, following an ACCC investigation.

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The ACCC's holiday operation hours

The ACCC wishes to inform you of our operations over the Christmas and New Year period.

Media release

Drone supplier EE Group admits to resale price maintenance

Industrial drone supplier, EE Group Australia Pty Ltd (EE Group), has admitted to engaging in resale price maintenance by directing certain resellers to not advertise or sell DJI drone products to consumers below a specified price.

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City Beach ordered to pay $14 million in penalties for supplying non-compliant button battery products

Fashion retailer Fewstone, trading as City Beach, has been ordered by the Federal Court to pay $14 million in penalties for selling non-compliant button battery products.

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ACCC urges households to change electricity plans to help offset price increases

Households that have been on the same electricity plan for more than three years are paying on average $221 per year more than customers on new plans, the ACCC’s latest Electricity Market Inquiry report reveals.

Media release

Tight supply forecast for Australia's east coast gas market in Q2 2026

Overall gas supply on Australia’s east coast is expected to be sufficient in the second quarter of 2026; however, the southern states (Victoria, New South Wales, South Australia, Tasmania and the Australian Capital Territory) will collectively rely on surplus gas from Queensland and gas stores to meet demand.

Update

ACCC grants Port Terminal Access (Bulk Wheat) Code of Conduct exemption to CHSB Bulk Terminal at Geelong

The ACCC has determined that CHSB Bulk Terminal Pty Ltd (CHSB) is an exempt service provider under the Port Terminal Access (Bulk Wheat) Code of Conduct (wheat port code) in relation to its port terminal facility at Geelong, Victoria.

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Coles' lease acquisition in two Victorian locations not opposed subject to divestment

The ACCC will not oppose Coles Supermarkets Australia Pty Ltd, a subsidiary of Coles Group Limited (ASX: COL) acquiring leasehold interests to establish new supermarkets in Victoria at Mt Atkinson Major Town Centre and Deanside Central Town Centre, subject to an undertaking.

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ACCC keeping a close eye on petrol market amid Middle East conflict

ACCC proposes to authorise Countrywide Australasia

National Anti-Scam Centre taskforce report highlights value of joint effort to tackle romance scams

Major airports increase infrastructure investment, but higher costs will likely flow through to passengers

ACCC authorises joint procurement of organics waste processing services for City of Newcastle and Port Stephens Council

Drone supplier Tekron admits to resale price maintenance

Manipulative conduct in the digital economy, pricing claims and competition in essential services among ACCC priorities for year ahead

ACCC's compliance and enforcement priorities update 2026-27 address

Mobil to pay $16m in penalties for misleading statements about fuel sold at nine petrol stations

ACCC seeks views on Australia Post's proposed stamp price increase

Australians living with disability at risk of exploitation by NDIS providers breaching consumer laws

Understand how criminals exploit online relationships and inflict heartache

ACCC proposes to authorise joint procurement of organics waste processing services for City of Newcastle and Port Stephens Council

ACCC authorises Sydney Water and a group of Sydney councils to procure the development of an organic waste bio-refinery

ACCC decides Coles' acquisition of a supermarket and liquor site in Kalgoorlie, WA is subject to Phase 2 review

Car rental platform pays penalty over concerning pricing representations

ACCC refers Ampol's acquisition of EG Australia to Phase 2

WiseTech to divest Expedient following ACCC investigation

The ACCC's holiday operation hours

Drone supplier EE Group admits to resale price maintenance

City Beach ordered to pay $14 million in penalties for supplying non-compliant button battery products

ACCC urges households to change electricity plans to help offset price increases

Tight supply forecast for Australia's east coast gas market in Q2 2026

ACCC grants Port Terminal Access (Bulk Wheat) Code of Conduct exemption to CHSB Bulk Terminal at Geelong

Coles' lease acquisition in two Victorian locations not opposed subject to divestment

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