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Omnicom's proposed acquisition of Interpublic not opposed

The ACCC will not oppose the proposed acquisition of The Interpublic Group of Companies Inc by Omnicom Group Inc.

Update

ACCC grants interim authorisation to Australian Payments Network Limited

On 17 July 2025, the ACCC granted interim authorisation for AusPayNet to continue to give effect to the certification, suspension and termination provisions of the IAC Regulations and Code Set that were previously authorised while the ACCC considers the substantive application for reauthorisation.

Media release

Acciona's proposed acquisition of East Rockingham Waste to Energy Project raises concerns

The ACCC has outlined its preliminary competition concerns with Acciona’s proposed acquisition of the East Rockingham Waste to Energy Project, which is currently in administration and receivership, in a Statement of Issues today.

Update

ACCC authorises collective bargaining and joint selling and advertising by Steeline members

On 17 July 2025, the ACCC issued a final determination granting authorisation to Steeline Members Pty Ltd and its current and future members to engage in joint selling and advertising conduct and collectively bargain with suppliers.

Media release

Power bank recalls on the rise due to serious burn and property damage risks

The ACCC is urging consumers to be alert to a growing list of recalled wireless power banks, which have the potential to cause serious burns and property damage.

Update

ACCC grants conditional authorisation to collaboration between distribution networks

The ACCC has issued a determination granting authorisation to Energy Networks Australia, Synergy, and other specified parties to allow for the procurement and implementation of a national public key infrastructure service.

Media release

ACCC authorises collaboration on sustainable finance initiatives

The ACCC has issued a determination granting authorisation with conditions to allow the Australian Sustainable Finance Institute (ASFI) and industry participants to collaborate on sustainable finance initiatives for five years.

Media release

Lactalis' proposed acquisition of Fonterra's consumer, dairy ingredients and food service businesses not opposed

The ACCC will not oppose Lactalis BSA S.A.S (Lactalis)’s proposed acquisition of Fonterra Co-Operative Group (Fonterra)’s consumer, dairy ingredients and food service businesses.

Media release

Cleanaway's proposed acquisition of Contract Resources not opposed

The ACCC will not oppose Cleanaway Waste Management Limited’s (ASX:CWY) proposed acquisition of Contract Resources Group Pty Ltd.

Media release

DP World Australia's proposed acquisition of Silk Logistics not opposed

The ACCC will not oppose DP World Australia Limited’s proposed acquisition of Silk Logistics Holdings Limited (ASX:SLH).

Update

ACCC proposes to authorise industry collaboration about future of Australia’s account-to-account payment infrastructure

The ACCC proposes to authorise Australian Payments Network Limited and Australian Payments Plus Limited for collaboration about the future of Australia’s account-to-account payment infrastructure.

Media release

Consumers warned about 'ghost stores' imitating Australian businesses

The ACCC is warning consumers about the operators of four websites allegedly misrepresenting themselves as local businesses, also known as 'ghost stores'.

Update

ACCC authorises Australian Payments Network Limited for conduct to wind down Australia’s cheques system

The ACCC issued a final determination granting authorisation AA1000689 with a condition to enable Australian Payments Network Limited (AusPayNet) and members of the Australian Paper Clearing System to engage in conduct to facilitate the government’s wind down of Australia’s cheques system.

Update

ACCC proposes to re-authorise the Australian Screen Directors Authorship Collecting Society

The ACCC proposes to grant authorisation to the Australian Screen Directors Authorship Collecting Society for a period of 10 years.

Update

ACCC grants interim authorisation for renewable electricity buying group

The ACCC has granted interim authorisation in respect of application for authorisation AA1000700, lodged by 1circle Pty Ltd on behalf of itself and the members of the business renewables buying groups on 20 May 2025.

Update

ACCC proposes to authorise Victorian water corporations collectively acquiring and generating Australian carbon credit units

The ACCC has released a draft determination proposing to grant authorisation to the Victorian Water Industry Association (VicWater) and 15 Victorian water corporations to enable them to collectively acquire and/or generate Australian carbon credit units.

Update

ACCC grants Bulk Wheat Port Code exemption to Plum Grove Logistics at Geraldton

The ACCC has determined that Plum Grove Logistics is an ‘exempt service provider’ of port terminal services provided via its port terminal facility at the Port of Geraldton in Western Australia.

Media release

Banana Boat and Hawaiian Tropic owner in Court over alleged greenwashing claims that its sunscreens were ‘reef friendly’

The ACCC has launched Federal Court proceedings against Edgewell Personal Care Australia Pty Ltd and its US-based parent company, Edgewell Personal Care Company or Edgewell PCC, for allegedly false or misleading claims that its popular Hawaiian Tropic and Banana Boat branded sunscreens were ‘reef friendly’.

Media release

Deteriorating short-term outlook for east coast gas supply

The east coast gas supply outlook for 2025 and 2026 has deteriorated despite an easing in gas prices in the second half of 2024, according to the ACCC’s latest gas inquiry report, released today.

Media release

Bupa in Court for unconscionable conduct and misleading consumers about health insurance benefits entitlements

The ACCC has instituted proceedings in the Federal Court against Bupa HI Pty Ltd (Bupa) for breaches of the Australian Consumer Law in relation to members’ entitlements to private health insurance benefits for certain claims, affecting thousands of consumers over a period of more than five years.

Update

Digital Platform Regulators Forum

On 23 June 2025, the ACCC released the final report of its DPSI, concluding the five-year inquiry into the supply of digital platform services.

Media release

Unsafe products in online marketplaces among ACCC product safety priorities

Unsafe products in online marketplaces will be a major focus of the ACCC’s product safety priorities during 2025-26, ACCC Chair Gina Cass-Gottlieb announced today.

Speech

National Consumer Congress 2025 ACCC keynote address

ACCC Chair, Gina Cass-Gottlieb introduced the National Consumer Congress on 27 June 2025.

Media release

Wireless networks provide high speed alternatives to remote and regional households

NBN Co’s fixed wireless and Starlink’s satellite networks are providing Australians living outside of the fixed-line network footprint with high speed alternatives, according to the ACCC’s latest Measuring Broadband Australia report.

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Omnicom's proposed acquisition of Interpublic not opposed

ACCC grants interim authorisation to Australian Payments Network Limited

Acciona's proposed acquisition of East Rockingham Waste to Energy Project raises concerns

ACCC authorises collective bargaining and joint selling and advertising by Steeline members

Power bank recalls on the rise due to serious burn and property damage risks

ACCC grants conditional authorisation to collaboration between distribution networks

ACCC authorises collaboration on sustainable finance initiatives

Lactalis' proposed acquisition of Fonterra's consumer, dairy ingredients and food service businesses not opposed

Cleanaway's proposed acquisition of Contract Resources not opposed

DP World Australia's proposed acquisition of Silk Logistics not opposed

ACCC proposes to authorise industry collaboration about future of Australia’s account-to-account payment infrastructure

Consumers warned about 'ghost stores' imitating Australian businesses

ACCC authorises Australian Payments Network Limited for conduct to wind down Australia’s cheques system

ACCC proposes to re-authorise the Australian Screen Directors Authorship Collecting Society

ACCC grants interim authorisation for renewable electricity buying group

ACCC proposes to authorise Victorian water corporations collectively acquiring and generating Australian carbon credit units

ACCC grants Bulk Wheat Port Code exemption to Plum Grove Logistics at Geraldton

Banana Boat and Hawaiian Tropic owner in Court over alleged greenwashing claims that its sunscreens were ‘reef friendly’

Deteriorating short-term outlook for east coast gas supply

Bupa in Court for unconscionable conduct and misleading consumers about health insurance benefits entitlements

Digital Platform Regulators Forum

Unsafe products in online marketplaces among ACCC product safety priorities

National Consumer Congress 2025 ACCC keynote address

Wireless networks provide high speed alternatives to remote and regional households

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