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ACCC recommends supermarket reforms to provide better outcomes for consumers and suppliers

The final report for the ACCC's supermarkets inquiry has made 20 recommendations after finding that ALDI, Coles and Woolworths are some of the most profitable supermarket businesses among global peers and their average product margins have increased over the past five financial years.

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Upgraded NBN fixed wireless network delivers faster internet speeds

Australians on NBN Co’s Fixed Wireless Plus plan have experienced further improvements to their broadband speeds following the completion of NBN Co’s fixed wireless upgrade program, the ACCC’s latest Measuring Broadband Australia report has found.

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ACCC consults on assessment guidelines for new merger regime

The ACCC has marked a further milestone in the transition steps towards the new merger regime with the release of the draft merger assessment guidelines for consultation.

Media release

Vocus’ proposed acquisition of TPG enterprise, government and wholesale business not opposed

The ACCC will not oppose Vocus Group Limited’s proposed acquisition of TPG Telecom Limited’s (ASX: TPG) fixed line business, enterprise, government, and wholesale customer base as well as its fibre and transmission networks.

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Airports report record aeronautical revenues despite slower growth in passenger numbers

Australia's four largest airports, Brisbane, Melbourne, Perth and Sydney, each reported their highest ever aeronautical revenues in 2023-24, the ACCC’s latest Airport Monitoring Report shows.

Update

ACCC authorises collective bargaining by international airlines

The ACCC has authorised the Board of Airline Representatives of Australia Inc to continue to collectively bargain and to make and give effect to arrangements for the acquisition of Essential Aviation Services from operators of international airports, providers of essential aviation services, and suppliers of Government-mandated security services.

Media release

Basin irrigation operator, Cadell, admits to breaching the Water Charge Rules

The ACCC has accepted a court-enforceable undertaking from Murray-Darling Basin irrigation infrastructure operator, Cadell Construction Joint Water Supply Scheme Inc (Cadell), after it admitted to breaching the Water Charge Rules.

Media release

DP World Australia's proposed acquisition of Silk raises preliminary concerns

The ACCC has outlined preliminary competition concerns with DP World Australia’s proposed acquisition of Silk Logistics (ASX:SLH) in a Statement of Issues published today.

Update

ACCC grants authorisation for collective bargaining relating to bulk sugar terminals agreements

On 12 March 2025, the ACCC issued a determination granting authorisation for Wilmar Sugar Trading Pty Ltd, Wilmar Sugar Pty Ltd.

Update

ACCC grants interim authorisation to the Australian Sustainable Finance Institute for discussions on potential capital requirement reforms

The ACCC has today granted interim authorisation, with a condition, to the Australian Sustainable Finance Institute and its member banks to discuss and exchange information solely for the purpose of developing proposals for reform for submission to Government to address constraints on sustainable finance and investment in Australia.

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ACCC releases first quarterly dataset on NBN service quality and network performance

The ACCC has today published data detailing the National Broadband Network’s (NBN) service quality and network performance, as mandated by a new Record Keeping Rule.

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ACCC releases guidance on merger reform transition

The ACCC has released guidance on transitional arrangements to assist businesses and their advisers considering a merger in 2025, ahead of Australia’s new merger regime coming into effect.

Update

ACCC authorises Catholic hospitals collective bargaining without health insurer boycott

On 27 February 2025, the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission granted authorisation to Catholic Health Australia to enable its members to collectively negotiate hospital and healthcare funding arrangements with Funding Organisations.

Speech

2nd Annual Sustainability Reporting Summit speech

Delivering the keynote address at the 2nd Annual Sustainability Reporting Summit on 27 February 2025, ACCC Deputy Chair, Mick Keogh discussed the ACCC's priority to address consumer, fair trading and competition concerns in relation to environmental claims and sustainability, with a focus on greenwashing.

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ACCC authorises major supermarkets to continue cooperation on soft plastics recycling

The ACCC has granted authorisation with conditions to the major supermarkets Coles Group, Woolworths Group and ALDI Stores, to continue their collaboration to recycle stockpiled soft plastics and implement the pilot in-store collection program until 31 July 2026.

Update

ACCC invites views on wholesale access controls for superfast fixed-line broadband networks

The ACCC has published a discussion paper for the superfast broadband access service (SBAS) access determination inquiry that commenced on 15 January 2025.

Update

ACCC re-authorises power system arrangements

The ACCC has decided to re-authorise Diamantina Power Station Pty Ltd to continue to engage in technical and operational arrangements related to the operation of the North West Power System

Media release

Retail petrol prices lower across all capital cities and almost all regional locations in the December quarter

The quarterly average for retail petrol prices decreased in the December quarter 2024, hitting a three-year low in real (inflation adjusted) terms, the ACCC’s latest petrol monitoring report has found.

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Telstra found to have misled nearly 9,000 Belong customers over broadband speed claims

The Federal Court has today found that Telstra made false or misleading representations relating to the upload speed of residential broadband internet services supplied to nearly 9,000 of its Belong customers, following court action by the ACCC.

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Bradford Exchange in Court over alleged misleading representations about subscriptions

The ACCC has instituted legal proceedings in the Federal Court against global retailer of coins and memorabilia The Bradford Exchange Ltd (Bradford) for allegedly making false or misleading representations in its advertising of collectable coins and ingots in breach of the Australian Consumer Law.

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Retail pricing, merger reform implementation and competition issues among ACCC's 2025-26 priorities

Retail pricing, merger reform implementation and competition issues among ACCC’s 2025-26 priorities

Speech

ACCC's compliance and enforcement priorities update 2025-26 address

ACCC Chair Gina Cass-Gottlieb keynote at the Committee for Economic Development Australia (CEDA) on the ACCC’s compliance and enforcement priorities for 2025-26.

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ACCC proposes to authorise Virgin Australia and Qatar Airways integrated alliance

The ACCC is proposing to grant authorisation to Virgin Australia and Qatar Airways, which will allow them to engage in cooperative conduct under an integrated alliance for five years.

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Growth in demand for domestic flights outstrips seating capacity, leading to fuller flights

Virgin Australia and Jetstar reported strong passenger demand growth throughout most of 2024, which continued into the Christmas period, the ACCC’s latest Domestic Airline Competition report has found.

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ACCC recommends supermarket reforms to provide better outcomes for consumers and suppliers

Upgraded NBN fixed wireless network delivers faster internet speeds

ACCC consults on assessment guidelines for new merger regime

Vocus’ proposed acquisition of TPG enterprise, government and wholesale business not opposed

Airports report record aeronautical revenues despite slower growth in passenger numbers

ACCC authorises collective bargaining by international airlines

Basin irrigation operator, Cadell, admits to breaching the Water Charge Rules

DP World Australia's proposed acquisition of Silk raises preliminary concerns

ACCC grants authorisation for collective bargaining relating to bulk sugar terminals agreements

ACCC grants interim authorisation to the Australian Sustainable Finance Institute for discussions on potential capital requirement reforms

ACCC releases first quarterly dataset on NBN service quality and network performance

ACCC releases guidance on merger reform transition

ACCC authorises Catholic hospitals collective bargaining without health insurer boycott

2nd Annual Sustainability Reporting Summit speech

ACCC authorises major supermarkets to continue cooperation on soft plastics recycling

ACCC invites views on wholesale access controls for superfast fixed-line broadband networks

ACCC re-authorises power system arrangements

Retail petrol prices lower across all capital cities and almost all regional locations in the December quarter

Telstra found to have misled nearly 9,000 Belong customers over broadband speed claims

Bradford Exchange in Court over alleged misleading representations about subscriptions

Retail pricing, merger reform implementation and competition issues among ACCC's 2025-26 priorities

ACCC's compliance and enforcement priorities update 2025-26 address

ACCC proposes to authorise Virgin Australia and Qatar Airways integrated alliance

Growth in demand for domestic flights outstrips seating capacity, leading to fuller flights

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