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LG undertakes to take more steps to locate and fix dangerous solar batteries

LG Energy Solution has provided an enforceable undertaking that it will increase its efforts to alert and protect consumers from faulty LG solar storage batteries which can overheat and catch fire without warning.

Update

ACCC authorises water utilities to collectively negotiate for new gaseous chlorine supply

On 13 December 2023, the Water Services Association of Australia applied on behalf of itself, and current and future WSAA Members who are water utilities that procure gaseous chlorine, for authorisation to engage in certain conduct for the purpose of improving the resilience of the supply chain of gaseous chlorine in Australia.

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Global Payments' proposed acquisition of School Bytes raises concerns

The ACCC has outlined preliminary competition concerns with Global Payments Australia 1 Pty Ltd’s proposed acquisition of School Bytes Learning Pty Ltd in a Statement of Issues published today.

Update

ACCC authorises recruitment association’s professional conduct regime

On 22 May 2024, the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission granted authorisation to the Recruitment, Consulting and Staffing Association Limited.

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Return to pre-pandemic levels of airline travel and capacity

Australia’s aviation sector appears to have recovered from the COVID-19 pandemic as passenger levels and capacity returned to pre-pandemic levels, the ACCC’s latest Domestic Airline Competition in Australia report reveals.

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Consumers lack visibility and choice over data collection practices

The latest Digital Platform Services Inquiry report published today, highlights that consumers are generally unaware how much of their data is collected, used and shared with data firms and other businesses.

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Two 4WD accessory manufacturers admit to resale price maintenance

Four-wheel drive accessory manufacturers, MSA 4x4 Accessories Pty Ltd (MSA) and Offroad Animal Pty Ltd (Offroad Animal), have each separately admitted to engaging in resale price maintenance by instructing resellers to not advertise or sell their products below a specified price.

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Louis Dreyfus Company's proposed acquisition of Namoi Cotton raises concerns

The ACCC has published a Statement of Issues outlining preliminary competition concerns with Louis Dreyfus Company’s (LDC) proposed acquisition of Namoi Cotton Ltd (ASX: NAM).

Speech

Remarks to the Australian Food and Grocery Council annual general meeting

Acting Chair Keogh provided comments about the ACCC supermarket inquiry processes.

Update

ACCC proposes to authorise joint procurement of waste collection services for Shellharbour City Council and Wollongong City Council

The ACCC has released a draft determination proposing to grant authorisation to Shellharbour City Council and Wollongong City Council (the Applicants) to undertake joint procurement for waste collection services.

Update

ACCC grants interim authorisation to Victoria’s Electricity Distribution Network Service Providers

The ACCC has granted interim authorisation to Victoria’s 5 Electricity Distribution Network Service Providers - AusNet Electricity Services, Citipower, Jemena Electricity Networks (Vic), Powercor Australia and United Energy Distribution.

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New laws to increase awareness of the dangers of toppling furniture

Furniture suppliers will be required to provide safety warnings to consumers about the dangers of toppling furniture hazards, after the Assistant Treasurer, the Hon.

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Qantas agrees to $20m payments to customers and, subject to court approval, a $100m penalty for misleading consumers

Qantas has admitted that it misled consumers by advertising tickets for tens of thousands of flights it had already decided to cancel, and by cancelling thousands more flights without promptly telling ticketholders of its decision.

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ACCC proposes authorisation for Virgin Australia to sell and market Air New Zealand’s trans-Tasman services

The ACCC has issued a draft determination proposing to grant authorisation to Virgin Australia and Air New Zealand for proposed unilateral code sharing arrangements on trans-Tasman routes.

Update

ACCC proposes to authorise Hunter Valley coal chain coordination and centralised planning activities for a further 10 years

The ACCC proposes to grant authorisation to enable Hunter Valley Coal Chain Coordinator Limited (HVCCC) and coal chain participants to continue to engage in planning and coordination activities, including sharing information, for the cooperative operation and alignment of the Hunter Valley coal supply chain.

Speech

ACCC’s latest work in the telecommunications sector - speech to the Comms Day Summit

Anna Brakey, ACCC Commissioner, addressed the Comms Day Summit on the ACCC’s latest work in the telecommunications sector on 30 April 2024.

Media release

Rebound in passenger numbers helps major airports' financial recovery

The aeronautical operations of Brisbane, Melbourne, Perth and Sydney airports returned to profit in 2022-23, the first full financial year since the end of COVID-19 travel restrictions, the ACCC’s latest Airport Monitoring Report shows.

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Scam losses decline, but more work to do as Australians lose $2.7 billion

The National Anti-Scam Centre’s collaborative efforts across government, law enforcement, consumer organisations and industry have boosted the community’s fight against financial crime, as the latest Targeting Scams report reveals a 13.1 per cent decline in reported losses to $2.74 billion in 2023.

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Metcash's proposed acquisition of Superior Food Services not opposed

The ACCC will not oppose Metcash Trading Limited’s (Metcash) (ASX:MTS) proposed acquisition of wholesale food distributor SFG Group Holdings Pty Ltd, trading as Superior Food Services (Superior).

Update

ACCC proposes to authorise recruitment association’s professional conduct regime

The ACCC proposes to grant authorisation to the Recruitment, Consulting and Staffing Association Limited (RCSA) to continue to operate parts of its Professional Conduct Regime which sets out the professional standards for, and regulates the conduct of, its members in relation to the provision of recruitment and human resources services.

Update

ACCC allows collective bargaining by small Australian mutuals

The ACCC does not object to the collective bargaining notification CB10000486 lodged by The Customer Owned Banking Association (COBA).

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GLAD bags manufacturer in court for '50% ocean plastic' claims

The ACCC has instituted proceedings in the Federal Court against Clorox Australia Pty Ltd, the manufacturer of GLAD-branded kitchen and garbage bags, for allegedly making false or misleading representations that certain kitchen and garbage bags were partly made of recycled ‘ocean plastic’, in breach of the Australian Consumer Law.

Update

ACCC proposes to authorise collective negotiation by the Water Services Association of Australia and its members

Update

ACCC grants authorisation for banks to establish a program to jointly procure assurance reviews of mortgage aggregators

On 11 April 2024, the ACCC granted authorisation with conditions for the applicants and other industry participants to develop and implement a program to collectively acquire assurance services in relation to mortgage aggregators.

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ACCC welcomes proposal for stronger merger laws

The ACCC welcomes the Government’s announcement today that it will move to strengthen Australia’s merger laws, bringing Australia into line with most other developed economies.

LG undertakes to take more steps to locate and fix dangerous solar batteries

ACCC authorises water utilities to collectively negotiate for new gaseous chlorine supply

Global Payments' proposed acquisition of School Bytes raises concerns

ACCC authorises recruitment association’s professional conduct regime

Return to pre-pandemic levels of airline travel and capacity

Consumers lack visibility and choice over data collection practices

Two 4WD accessory manufacturers admit to resale price maintenance

Louis Dreyfus Company's proposed acquisition of Namoi Cotton raises concerns

Remarks to the Australian Food and Grocery Council annual general meeting

ACCC proposes to authorise joint procurement of waste collection services for Shellharbour City Council and Wollongong City Council

ACCC grants interim authorisation to Victoria’s Electricity Distribution Network Service Providers

New laws to increase awareness of the dangers of toppling furniture

Qantas agrees to $20m payments to customers and, subject to court approval, a $100m penalty for misleading consumers

ACCC proposes authorisation for Virgin Australia to sell and market Air New Zealand’s trans-Tasman services

ACCC proposes to authorise Hunter Valley coal chain coordination and centralised planning activities for a further 10 years

ACCC’s latest work in the telecommunications sector - speech to the Comms Day Summit

Rebound in passenger numbers helps major airports' financial recovery

Scam losses decline, but more work to do as Australians lose $2.7 billion

Metcash's proposed acquisition of Superior Food Services not opposed

ACCC proposes to authorise recruitment association’s professional conduct regime

ACCC allows collective bargaining by small Australian mutuals

GLAD bags manufacturer in court for '50% ocean plastic' claims

ACCC proposes to authorise collective negotiation by the Water Services Association of Australia and its members

ACCC grants authorisation for banks to establish a program to jointly procure assurance reviews of mortgage aggregators

ACCC welcomes proposal for stronger merger laws

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