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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.

Update

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.

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

The ACCC proposes to grant authorisation for 5 years to health insurer St.

Speech

Bathurst Lecture 2024

Modern centrality of the Competition and Consumer Act 2010 in the regulation of commercial conduct

Update

ACCC authorises price setting at shared dental practices

The ACCC has decided to grant authorisation to the Australian Dental Association Inc and its members to continue to make and give effect to contracts, arrangements and understandings between 2 or more dental practitioners on the fees to be charged for dental services provided within a ‘shared practice’, where at least one party is a member of ADA.

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ACCC authorises accreditation scheme by Victorian Electricity Distributors

The ACCC has released a final determination authorising Victoria’s 5 Electricity Distribution Network Service Providers to continue to operate their scheme requiring civil contractors performing underground civil works involving electrical infrastructure assets to meet certain accreditation standards.

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ACCC publishes updated guidelines to clarify the process of interim authorisation

The ACCC has published updated Guidelines for Authorisation of Conduct (non-merger) to clarify the process of interim authorisation requests and decisions.

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ACCC will not oppose Optus and TPG regional mobile network and spectrum sharing

The ACCC will not oppose the proposed regional mobile network and spectrum sharing agreements between Optus Mobile Pty Ltd and TPG Telecom Limited (ASX:TPG)

Update

Stronger penalties and enforcement powers against telcos breaching the law

The ACCC has issued guidelines informing telecommunications operators of the ACCC’s approach to exercising its infringement notice powers for failure to comply with the ‘carrier separation rules’ under the Telecommunications Act.

Update

ACCC proposes not to grant authorisation to Southern Waste Solutions for the construction and operation of an organics waste facility

On 3 September 2024, the ACCC released a draft determination proposing not to grant authorisation to the Copping Refuse Disposal Site Joint Authority trading as Southern Waste Solutions to design, build and operate a contained organics waste facility in Copping, Tasmania.

Update

ACCC proposes to authorise coordination and system operation activities under the 'Pilbara Regime'

The ACCC proposes to grant authorisation AA1000666 to enable Pilbara ISOCo Ltd and certain other participants to engage in conduct with the purpose of maintaining or improving the safety, security or reliability of the North West Interconnected System.

Update

ACCC consults on Airservices Australia’s proposed price increase

The ACCC is seeking views from the aviation industry and other interested parties on its preliminary view to not object to Airservices Australia’s proposal to increase the prices it charges airlines.

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ACCC authorises collaboration to facilitate offshore energy feasibility licence application processes

The ACCC has released a final determination authorising collaboration between renewable energy businesses to resolve overlapping geographic areas in their applications for feasibility licences under the Offshore Electricity Infrastructure Act 2021 and the Offshore Electricity Infrastructure Regulations 2022

Update

ACCC grants interim authorisation to Catholic Health Australia Limited

On 28 August 2024, the ACCC granted interim authorisation to Catholic Health Australia Limited (Catholic Health) to enable Catholic Health’s members to continue with their data sharing and collective bargaining arrangements

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Domestic airline competition under pressure on routes between metropolitan cities

The ACCC will continue to closely monitor domestic airfares on services between metropolitan cities following Rex’s withdrawal from this market, the ACCC’s latest domestic airline competition report states.

Speech

Law Council Annual Competition and Consumer Law Workshop speech 2024

Ms Gina Cass-Gottlieb, ACCC Chair, gave the opening address on August 22, to the Law Council Annual Competition and Consumer Law Workshop.

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There are tools available to save money on fuel

Motorists can save money on fuel by using one of the many free fuel price apps and websites to shop around for lower fuel prices.

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ACCC proposes to authorise flooring recycling scheme

The ACCC is proposing to grant authorisation for ResiLoop to establish and operate a voluntary, industry-led product stewardship scheme (the Scheme) that collects and recycles resilient flooring waste.

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Experian’s proposed acquisition of illion not opposed

The ACCC will not oppose the acquisition of Credit Data Solutions Pty Ltd (illion) by Experian Australia Credit Services Pty Ltd (Experian).

Update

Marketing in Australia of Infant Formula Agreement to continue pending review

The ACCC has granted interim authorisation to the Infant Nutrition Council to enable the Marketing in Australia of Infant Formula: Manufacturers and Importers Agreement (MAIF Agreement) and its associated guidelines to continue to operate pending the ACCC’s assessment of the substantive application for authorisation.

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High Court dismisses Captain Cook College’s appeal against systemic unconscionable conduct finding

Captain Cook College, a vocational college which offered diploma-level courses supported by tens of millions of dollars from the Federal Government VET FEE HELP scheme, has had its High Court appeal from a decision of the Full Federal Court dismissed.

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ACCC accepts undertaking from TPG in ongoing investigation into Google's search services

The ACCC has accepted a court-enforceable undertaking from TPG as part of the ACCC’s ongoing competition investigation into Google’s search services in Australia, after recent undertakings accepted from Telstra and Optus.

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High Court grants the ACCC special leave to appeal CFMEU/Hutchinson decision

The High Court has granted the ACCC special leave to appeal a Full Federal Court decision handed down on 29 February 2024 which upheld appeals by the Construction, Forestry and Maritime Employees Union and construction company J Hutchinson against an earlier finding that they had reached an anti-competitive boycott arrangement or understanding.

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

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

Bathurst Lecture 2024

ACCC authorises price setting at shared dental practices

ACCC authorises accreditation scheme by Victorian Electricity Distributors

ACCC publishes updated guidelines to clarify the process of interim authorisation

ACCC will not oppose Optus and TPG regional mobile network and spectrum sharing

Stronger penalties and enforcement powers against telcos breaching the law

ACCC proposes not to grant authorisation to Southern Waste Solutions for the construction and operation of an organics waste facility

ACCC proposes to authorise coordination and system operation activities under the 'Pilbara Regime'

ACCC consults on Airservices Australia’s proposed price increase

ACCC authorises collaboration to facilitate offshore energy feasibility licence application processes

ACCC grants interim authorisation to Catholic Health Australia Limited

Domestic airline competition under pressure on routes between metropolitan cities

Law Council Annual Competition and Consumer Law Workshop speech 2024

There are tools available to save money on fuel

ACCC proposes to authorise flooring recycling scheme

Experian’s proposed acquisition of illion not opposed

Marketing in Australia of Infant Formula Agreement to continue pending review

High Court dismisses Captain Cook College’s appeal against systemic unconscionable conduct finding

ACCC accepts undertaking from TPG in ongoing investigation into Google's search services

High Court grants the ACCC special leave to appeal CFMEU/Hutchinson decision

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