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Qube’s proposed acquisition of MIRRAT raises preliminary concerns

The ACCC has published a Statement of Issues outlining preliminary competition concerns with Qube Holdings Limited’s (ASX:QUB) proposed acquisition of Melbourne International RoRo & Auto Terminal Pty Ltd (MIRRAT).

Update

ACCC grants interim authorisation to the ABA for cash-in-transit initiatives and business continuity planning

On 23 October 2024, the ACCC granted interim authorisation with conditions, in relation to an application lodged by the Australian Banking Association relating to cash-in-transit initiatives and business continuity measures

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ACCC to authorise price capping provisions and metrics reports for Tasmanian health insurer

The ACCC has decided to grant authorisation to health insurer St.

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ACCC authorises shared practices for graduate medical schools

The ACCC has granted authorisation to GEMPASS Australia Limited (GEMPASS Australia) and its members to continue to make and give effect to contracts, arrangements and understandings

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Airservices Australia price notification October 2024

The ACCC has decided to not object to Airservices Australia's proposal to increase the prices of several services that it provides to airlines.

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ACCC welcomes introduction of merger reform bill, prepares for implementation

The ACCC today welcomed the introduction of the Treasury Laws Amendment (Mergers and Acquisitions Reform) Bill 2024 into the Australian Parliament, which if passed through the Parliament will provide the ACCC with fit for purpose tools targeted at identifying and preventing anti-competitive mergers.

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Federal Court orders Qantas to pay $100m in penalties for misleading consumers

Qantas has today been ordered by the Federal Court to pay $100m in penalties for misleading consumers by offering and selling tickets for flights it had already decided to cancel, and by failing to promptly tell existing ticketholders of its decision.

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Lineage's proposed acquisition of Fremantle City Coldstores not opposed

The ACCC will not oppose the acquisition of Perth-based cold storage supplier Bigstreet Pty Ltd trading as Fremantle City Coldstores (FCC) by Australian subsidiaries of Lineage Logistics Holdings LLC.

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ACCC consults on Sigma's proposed remedy for Chemist Warehouse acquisition

The ACCC is seeking views on a proposed court-enforceable undertaking offered by Sigma Healthcare Limited (ASX: SIG) in relation to its proposed acquisition of Chemist Warehouse Group Holdings.

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ACCC welcomes additional retail sector enforcement funding

The ACCC welcomed today’s announcement by the Treasurer of $30 million over 3.5 years in additional funding for investigations and enforcement relating to the supermarket and retail sector.

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Gas supply for Q1 2025 tightens, as risk of shortfall in short-term remains

The gas supply surplus in the Australian east coast gas market is forecast to be between 12 and 27 petajoules (PJ) in the first quarter of 2025, according to the ACCC’s latest gas inquiry report.

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ACCC consults on Olam's proposed divestiture undertaking

The ACCC is seeking views on a proposed court-enforceable divestiture undertaking offered by Olam Agri Holdings Limited, and its subsidiaries Olam Agri Australia Pty Ltd and Queensland Cotton Corporation Pty Ltd, in relation to its proposed acquisition of Namoi Cotton Limited (ASX: NAM).

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ACCC Supermarkets Inquiry moves into next phase after hearing consumer and supplier concerns

Many Australian consumers and grocery suppliers have told the ACCC they are concerned that some of Australia’s supermarket retailers have considerable market power and are engaging in practices which disadvantage both their customers and suppliers.

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EnergyAustralia to pay $14m for making misleading statements and breaching the Electricity Retail Code

The Federal Court has ordered EnergyAustralia to pay $14 million in penalties for making false, misleading or deceptive statements to hundreds of thousands of consumers about electricity prices, and failing to provide mandatory information required by the Electricity Retail Code.

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Stockland and Supalai's acquisition of Lendlease MPC projects not opposed, subject to divestiture

The ACCC will not oppose Stockland and Supalai’s proposed acquisition of 12 Lendlease (ASX: LLC) residential masterplanned community projects after accepting a court-enforceable undertaking.

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Lower recent petrol prices welcome after prices moved higher in the June quarter

Average retail petrol prices were higher in the June quarter but have since reduced, according to the ACCC’s latest quarterly petrol monitoring report.

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ACCC takes Woolworths and Coles to court over alleged misleading ‘Prices Dropped’ and ‘Down Down’ claims

The ACCC has commenced separate proceedings in the Federal Court against Woolworths Group Limited (ASX:WOW) and Coles Supermarkets Australia Pty Ltd (a subsidiary of Coles Group Limited - ASX: COL) for allegedly breaching the Australian Consumer Law by misleading consumers through discount pricing claims on hundreds of common supermarket products.

Update

ACCC and AER achieve AWEI Bronze Tier Status

The ACCC and AER are proud to have achieved Bronze Tier Status within the Australian Workplace Equality Index (AWEI) for 2023–26.

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ACCC proposes not to authorise industry code on marketing of infant formula

The ACCC is proposing to deny the authorisation sought by the Infant Nutrition Council for an industry code which seeks to restrict the advertising and promotion of infant formula.

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Digital platform regulators release working paper on multimodal foundation models

The Digital Platform Regulators Forum has published a working paper on multimodal foundation models used in generative artificial intelligence.

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Cyclone reinsurance pool begins delivering some savings

The Government’s cyclone reinsurance pool has begun delivering lower premiums for some consumers in some regions facing higher risk of cyclones, the ACCC’s third insurance monitoring report has found.

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Australians on fixed wireless services enjoy broadband speed boost

Some consumers on NBN Co’s Fixed Wireless Plus plan have experienced a significant improvement to their broadband speeds in the past six months following recent speed changes introduced by NBN Co, the ACCC’s latest Measuring Broadband Australia report has found.

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Honda pays penalty for alleged breach of car service and repair information sharing scheme

Honda Australia has paid a penalty of $18,780 after the ACCC issued it with an infringement notice for an alleged breach of Motor Vehicle Service and Repair Information Sharing Scheme information sharing requirements.

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ACCC proposes to authorise shared practices for graduate medical schools

The ACCC proposes to grant authorisation to GEMPASS Australia Limited and its members to continue to make and give effect to contracts, arrangements and understandings whereby it operates the Graduate Entry Medical School Admissions System (GEMSAS).

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ACCC authorises collaboration to support cash-in-transit services

The ACCC has granted authorisation to allow the Australian Banking Association (ABA), its member banks, Australia Post, retailers, supermarkets and other industry participants to collaborate so they can ensure there is continuity of cash-in-transit services.

Qube’s proposed acquisition of MIRRAT raises preliminary concerns

ACCC grants interim authorisation to the ABA for cash-in-transit initiatives and business continuity planning

ACCC to authorise price capping provisions and metrics reports for Tasmanian health insurer

ACCC authorises shared practices for graduate medical schools

Airservices Australia price notification October 2024

ACCC welcomes introduction of merger reform bill, prepares for implementation

Federal Court orders Qantas to pay $100m in penalties for misleading consumers

Lineage's proposed acquisition of Fremantle City Coldstores not opposed

ACCC consults on Sigma's proposed remedy for Chemist Warehouse acquisition

ACCC welcomes additional retail sector enforcement funding

Gas supply for Q1 2025 tightens, as risk of shortfall in short-term remains

ACCC consults on Olam's proposed divestiture undertaking

ACCC Supermarkets Inquiry moves into next phase after hearing consumer and supplier concerns

EnergyAustralia to pay $14m for making misleading statements and breaching the Electricity Retail Code

Stockland and Supalai's acquisition of Lendlease MPC projects not opposed, subject to divestiture

Lower recent petrol prices welcome after prices moved higher in the June quarter

ACCC takes Woolworths and Coles to court over alleged misleading ‘Prices Dropped’ and ‘Down Down’ claims

ACCC and AER achieve AWEI Bronze Tier Status

ACCC proposes not to authorise industry code on marketing of infant formula

Digital platform regulators release working paper on multimodal foundation models

Cyclone reinsurance pool begins delivering some savings

Australians on fixed wireless services enjoy broadband speed boost

Honda pays penalty for alleged breach of car service and repair information sharing scheme

ACCC proposes to authorise shared practices for graduate medical schools

ACCC authorises collaboration to support cash-in-transit services

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