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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

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.

Media release

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.

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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.

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Secure Parking to pay $10.95m for misleading consumers about Secure-a-Spot parking service

The Federal Court has today ordered that Secure Parking Pty Ltd pay $10.95 million in penalties for making false or misleading claims about its pre-book “Secure-a-Spot” online parking service, following ACCC action.

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Consumers warned of possible safety risks with the use of baby bottle self-feeding devices and children's car seat head straps

The ACCC is investigating the safety of aftermarket children's car seat head straps and baby bottle self-feeding devices, after the Assistant Treasurer issued Safety Warning Notices for each of the products.

Update

ACCC proposes to authorise price setting at shared dental practices

The ACCC proposes 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 practice, where the parties operate in a ‘shared practice’.

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ACCC proposes to allow collaboration in the cash in transit industry

The ACCC has issued a draft determination proposing to grant authorisation with conditions to the Australian Banking Association (ABA), its member banks, and other industry participants to facilitate business continuity planning in the cash in transit industry.

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Louis Dreyfus’ proposed acquisition of Namoi Cotton not opposed, subject to undertaking

The ACCC will not oppose Louis Dreyfus’ proposed acquisition of Namoi Cotton Limited (ASX: NAM), after accepting a court-enforceable undertaking from the Louis Dreyfus Company B.V.

Speech

ACCC/AER Regulatory Conference 2024 opening address

Gina Cass-Gottlieb, ACCC Chair, gave the opening address at the ACCC/AER Regulatory Conference in Brisbane on Thursday 1 August 2024.

Media release

Second National Anti-Scam Centre fusion cell to tackle job and employment scams

The National Anti-Scam Centre will coordinate a jobs and employment scam fusion cell to disrupt criminal groups advertising or offering jobs which do not exist.

Update

ACCC allows collective bargaining by retail, hospitality and accommodation businesses

The ACCC does not object to the collective bargaining notification CB10000489 lodged by Delivery Angel.

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Improved transparency lowers international money transfer costs, but switching promises extra $200m in savings per year

While improved transparency has lowered costs for Australian consumers who send money overseas, consumers are still missing out on over $200 million in potential savings, a new ACCC report on international money transfers (IMTs) has found.

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Dr Philip Williams appointed as ACCC Commissioner

ACCC Chair Gina Cass-Gottlieb has welcomed the appointment of Dr Philip Williams AM as a Commissioner, proposed by Treasurer Dr Jim Chalmers in April.

Update

Communique | Digital Platform Regulators Forum 2024

Digital Platform Regulators Forum publishes yearly wrap up and strategic priorities to build capacity, promote regulatory coherence and respond to emerging risks and opportunities.

Media release

Final digital platforms report to focus on global developments and emerging competition and consumer issues

The tenth and final report of the ACCC’s Digital Platform Services Inquiry will provide an update on recent developments in digital platform markets, identify emerging issues and chart major developments overseas and their impact on consumers and competition.

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ACCC welcomes start of consultation on draft merger reform laws

The ACCC has welcomed the start of consultation by the Government on draft legislation for proposed reforms to Australia’s merger laws.

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DG Institute ordered to pay $14.7m in consumer refunds, and penalties of $5m, for misleading students in wealth seminars.

The Federal Court has today ordered Master Wealth Control Pty Ltd (DG Institute) to pay $5 million in pecuniary penalties for making false or misleading representations to consumers in the promotion and sale of two education programs and to pay consumer redress totalling $14.7 million to students enrolled in one of the programs.

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Consumers and businesses warned of potential scams following CrowdStrike outage

The National Anti-Scam Centre is warning consumers and small businesses to be wary of unsolicited calls, emails or messages requesting they download a software patch or provide remote access to fix or protect their computer from the CrowdStrike/Microsoft outage.

ACCC grants interim authorisation to Catholic Health Australia Limited

Law Council Annual Competition and Consumer Law Workshop speech 2024

Domestic airline competition under pressure on routes between metropolitan cities

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

Secure Parking to pay $10.95m for misleading consumers about Secure-a-Spot parking service

Consumers warned of possible safety risks with the use of baby bottle self-feeding devices and children's car seat head straps

ACCC proposes to authorise price setting at shared dental practices

ACCC proposes to allow collaboration in the cash in transit industry

Louis Dreyfus’ proposed acquisition of Namoi Cotton not opposed, subject to undertaking

ACCC/AER Regulatory Conference 2024 opening address

Second National Anti-Scam Centre fusion cell to tackle job and employment scams

ACCC allows collective bargaining by retail, hospitality and accommodation businesses

Improved transparency lowers international money transfer costs, but switching promises extra $200m in savings per year

Dr Philip Williams appointed as ACCC Commissioner

Communique | Digital Platform Regulators Forum 2024

Final digital platforms report to focus on global developments and emerging competition and consumer issues

ACCC welcomes start of consultation on draft merger reform laws

DG Institute ordered to pay $14.7m in consumer refunds, and penalties of $5m, for misleading students in wealth seminars.

Consumers and businesses warned of potential scams following CrowdStrike outage

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