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NDIS provider in court over alleged misleading representations when selling aged care and disability products online

The ACCC has instituted proceedings in the Federal Court against registered NDIS provider Ausnew Home Care Service Pty Ltd, for alleged false or misleading representations relating to the sale of aged care and disability products.

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Online florist ordered to pay $1m in penalties for its misleading ‘local’ representations

Online florist Meg’s Flowers Pty Ltd has been ordered by the Federal Court to pay penalties of $1 million for making misleading representations, in proceedings brought by the ACCC.

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Spotless, Ventia and senior executives in Court for alleged price fixing cartel for services at Defence bases

The ACCC has started civil cartel proceedings in the Federal Court against two companies - Spotless Facility Services Pty Ltd and Ventia Australia Pty Ltd - and four senior executives, for alleged price fixing relating to estate maintenance and operation services for the Department of Defence.

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Viva Energy's proposed acquisition of LOC Global not opposed, subject to divestiture

The ACCC will not oppose Viva Energy's (ASX:VEA) proposed acquisition of the remaining 50 per cent interest in LOC Global (LOC) from New World Corporation (NWC) after accepting a court-enforceable undertaking requiring divestments.

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ACCC proposes to authorise collaboration on cash-in-transit services

The ACCC has issued a draft determination proposing to grant authorisation with conditions to allow the Australian Banking Association Ltd, major banks, major retailers and supermarkets, Australia Post and other industry participants to collaborate to ensure the future continuity of cash-in-transit services.

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Integral Diagnostics' proposed acquisition of Capitol Health not opposed, subject to divestiture

The ACCC will not oppose Integral Diagnostics’ (ASX:IDX) proposed acquisition of Capitol Health (ASX:CAJ) after accepting a court-enforceable undertaking.

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ACCC accepts new access undertaking from ARTC for the Interstate rail network

The ACCC has made its Final Decision to accept a new access undertaking from ARTC for the Interstate rail network.

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ACCC proposes to authorise suspension and termination provisions relating to Bulk Electronic Clearing System

The ACCC proposes to revoke authorisations A91473 and A91474, and substitute authorisation AA1000678, to enable Australian Payments Network Limited to give effect to termination and suspension provisions in the Bulk Electronic Clearing System Regulations.

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Orikan's proposed acquisition of Duncan raises concerns

The ACCC has outlined its preliminary competition concerns with Orikan Group Pty Ltd’s proposed acquisition of Duncan Technologies Pty Ltd in a Statement of Issues published today.

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Broadband performance of satellite services measured for the first time

The ACCC has expanded its Measuring Broadband Australia program to now measure the performance of satellite services, with its latest report including performance data for Starlink and NBN Sky Muster.

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ACCC grants interim authorisation to the Australian Banking Association Ltd for certain provisions of the Banking Code of Practice

On 4 December 2024, the ACCC granted interim authorisation with conditions to the Australian Banking Association Ltd (ABA) to continue arrangements regarding its Banking Code of Practice.

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Google’s dominance in general search yet to be disrupted

Google’s dominance in general search services in Australia has continued despite regulatory and technological changes to search services.

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ACCC welcomes consultation on new digital competition regime

The ACCC has welcomed today’s start of consultation by the Australian Government on the implementation of a new digital competition regime in Australia.

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ACCC grants interim authorisation to Virgin Australia and Qatar Airways

The ACCC has granted interim authorisation to Virgin Australia and Qatar Airways, allowing them to engage in cooperative conduct under an integrated alliance.

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ACCC welcomes passage of historic merger laws

With the passing of the Treasury Laws Amendment (Mergers and Acquisitions Reform) Bill 2024 by the Australian Parliament yesterday, the ACCC is intensifying its focus to ensure that implementation of the new merger regime is successful when it commences.

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Webjet alleged to have made misleading claims about airfare prices and flight bookings

The ACCC has commenced proceedings in the Federal Court against online travel booking site Webjet Marketing Pty Ltd for allegedly making false and misleading representations to consumers about flight prices and bookings.

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ACCC will not oppose Aurizon's Flinders Logistics acquisition after changes to transaction structure

The ACCC will not oppose Aurizon’s (ASX: AZJ) proposed acquisition of Flinders Logistics Pty Ltd, following a restructure of the transaction to address the ACCC’s preliminary competition concerns.

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Some relief for motorists as petrol and diesel prices declined in the September quarter

Average retail petrol prices were significantly lower in the September quarter 2024, according to the ACCC’s latest quarterly petrol monitoring report. In the September quarter 2024, average retail petrol prices across the five largest cities were 182.8 cents per litre (cpl), a decrease of 13.7 cpl from the June quarter 2024.

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Koala Living pays penalties and will compensate consumers for false or misleading statements about consumer guarantee rights

Furniture and homewares retailer Koala & Tree Pty Ltd, trading as Koala Living, has paid penalties of $56,340 after the ACCC issued it with three infringement notices for making false or misleading statements about consumers’ rights to remedies for faulty products.

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ACCC seeks views on Australia Post’s proposed price increase

The ACCC is seeking feedback from businesses and consumers on Australia Post’s draft proposal to increase its basic postage rate by 20 cents from mid-2025.

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ACCC authorises flooring recycling scheme

On 21 November 2024, the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) granted authorisation to ResiLoop Limited to establish and operate a voluntary, industry-led product stewardship scheme that collects and recycles resilient flooring waste.

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ACCC publishes consultation paper on Regional Broadband Scheme levy

The ACCC is seeking stakeholder submissions on the approach to calculating the Regional Broadband Scheme (RBS) levy for its 2025 advice to the Minister for Communications on the levy.

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Cleanaway's proposed acquisition of Citywide Waste raises concerns

The ACCC has published a Statement of Issues outlining its preliminary competition concerns with Cleanaway Waste Management Limited’s (ASX:CWY) proposed acquisition of the waste and recycling business of Citywide Service Solutions Pty Ltd.

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ACCC consults on service quality record keeping rule for non-NBN providers

The ACCC has published a consultation paper on the development of a record keeping rule for non-NBN superfast broadband providers regarding service quality and network performance.

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ACCC publishes ‘free range’ labelling guidance for poultry industries for a potential H5N1 outbreak

The ACCC has released guidance for ‘free range’ labelling of poultry egg and meat in the event of an outbreak of the deadly avian influenza H5N1 in Australia.

NDIS provider in court over alleged misleading representations when selling aged care and disability products online

Online florist ordered to pay $1m in penalties for its misleading ‘local’ representations

Spotless, Ventia and senior executives in Court for alleged price fixing cartel for services at Defence bases

Viva Energy's proposed acquisition of LOC Global not opposed, subject to divestiture

ACCC proposes to authorise collaboration on cash-in-transit services

Integral Diagnostics' proposed acquisition of Capitol Health not opposed, subject to divestiture

ACCC accepts new access undertaking from ARTC for the Interstate rail network

ACCC proposes to authorise suspension and termination provisions relating to Bulk Electronic Clearing System

Orikan's proposed acquisition of Duncan raises concerns

Broadband performance of satellite services measured for the first time

ACCC grants interim authorisation to the Australian Banking Association Ltd for certain provisions of the Banking Code of Practice

Google’s dominance in general search yet to be disrupted

ACCC welcomes consultation on new digital competition regime

ACCC grants interim authorisation to Virgin Australia and Qatar Airways

ACCC welcomes passage of historic merger laws

Webjet alleged to have made misleading claims about airfare prices and flight bookings

ACCC will not oppose Aurizon's Flinders Logistics acquisition after changes to transaction structure

Some relief for motorists as petrol and diesel prices declined in the September quarter

Koala Living pays penalties and will compensate consumers for false or misleading statements about consumer guarantee rights

ACCC seeks views on Australia Post’s proposed price increase

ACCC authorises flooring recycling scheme

ACCC publishes consultation paper on Regional Broadband Scheme levy

Cleanaway's proposed acquisition of Citywide Waste raises concerns

ACCC consults on service quality record keeping rule for non-NBN providers

ACCC publishes ‘free range’ labelling guidance for poultry industries for a potential H5N1 outbreak

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