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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.

Update

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.

Update

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.

Update

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.

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NDIS providers put on notice about consequences of misleading advertising

The ACCC is putting businesses on notice that it is focusing in on problematic advertising practices which target participants in the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS).

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Domestic airfares increase amid reduced airline competition

Domestic airline passengers face less choice and higher airfares following Rex’s recent exit from services between metropolitan cities, the ACCC’s latest Domestic Airline Competition report has found.

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Mail order company Magnamail in court for alleged misrepresentations to hundreds of thousands of consumers

The ACCC has instituted proceedings in the Federal Court against Magnamail for allegedly making false or misleading statements in relation to “pre-draw” promotions in Magnamail’s mail order catalogues, and its parent company Direct Group for allegedly being knowingly involved in this conduct.

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Blackstone’s proposed acquisition of I’rom raises concerns

The ACCC has outlined preliminary competition concerns with the proposed acquisition of I’rom Group Co Limited by Blackstone Group (HK) Limited (Blackstone) in a Statement of Issues published today.

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Sigma and Chemist Warehouse proposed merger not opposed, subject to undertaking

The ACCC will not oppose the Sigma Healthcare Limited (ASX: SIG) and CW Group Holdings Limited (Chemist Warehouse) merger after accepting a court-enforceable undertaking from Sigma.

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ACCC to livestream public hearings for Supermarkets Inquiry

The ACCC will conduct a series of public hearings from 7 to 22 November as part of its ongoing Supermarkets Inquiry.

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Sanitarium's proposed acquisition of Vita Brits not opposed

The ACCC will not oppose Australian Health & Nutrition Association Limited's (Sanitarium) proposed acquisition of the brand and intellectual property assets necessary for the supply of Vita Brits from Société des Produits Nestlé S.A.

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Getty Images to refund customers for allegedly misleading iStock subscription cancellation charge

Online stock photography company Getty Images has committed to refunding about $78,000 to more than 200 customers, after imposing charges for cancellation of iStock subscriptions which the ACCC alleges were greater than those outlined in its online terms and conditions.

Speech

Framing the future of financial services: strengthening competition and consumer engagement

In the keynote address for the Gilbert + Tobin Financial Services Forum on Thursday 31 October 2024, ACCC Chair, Ms Gina Cass-Gottlieb spoke about the significant changes happening in the financial services sector and the implications of these for the ACCC’s work.

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Brookfield’s acquisition of Neoen not opposed, subject to divestments

The ACCC will not oppose the acquisition of Neoen SA by a consortium led by Brookfield Renewable Holdings SAS (Brookfield BidCo), subject to a court-enforceable undertaking to divest Neoen’s existing Victorian renewable electricity generation and storage assets and its development projects in Victoria.

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Optus in court for alleged unconscionable sales and debt collection

The ACCC has commenced proceedings in the Federal Court alleging that Optus Mobile engaged in unconscionable conduct in contravention of the ACL when selling telecommunications goods and services to hundreds of consumers, that they often did not want or need, and in some cases then pursuing consumers for debts resulting from these sales.

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Accolade's proposed acquisition of Pernod Ricard’s BrandCo wine business not opposed

The ACCC will not oppose the proposed acquisition of Pernod Ricard Winemakers by Australian Wine HoldCo Limited, through its subsidiary Accolade.

Update

ACCC grants interim authorisation for certain conduct under the 'Pilbara Regime'

The ACCC has decided to grant interim authorisation from 4 November 2024, to enable Pilbara ISOCo Ltd and certain other participants

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

NDIS providers put on notice about consequences of misleading advertising

Domestic airfares increase amid reduced airline competition

Mail order company Magnamail in court for alleged misrepresentations to hundreds of thousands of consumers

Blackstone’s proposed acquisition of I’rom raises concerns

Sigma and Chemist Warehouse proposed merger not opposed, subject to undertaking

ACCC to livestream public hearings for Supermarkets Inquiry

Sanitarium's proposed acquisition of Vita Brits not opposed

Getty Images to refund customers for allegedly misleading iStock subscription cancellation charge

Framing the future of financial services: strengthening competition and consumer engagement

Brookfield’s acquisition of Neoen not opposed, subject to divestments

Optus in court for alleged unconscionable sales and debt collection

Accolade's proposed acquisition of Pernod Ricard’s BrandCo wine business not opposed

ACCC grants interim authorisation for certain conduct under the 'Pilbara Regime'

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