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Lineage's proposed acquisition of Fremantle City Coldstores not opposed

The ACCC will not oppose the acquisition of Perth-based cold storage supplier Bigstreet Pty Ltd trading as Fremantle City Coldstores (FCC) by Australian subsidiaries of Lineage Logistics Holdings LLC.

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ACCC consults on Sigma's proposed remedy for Chemist Warehouse acquisition

The ACCC is seeking views on a proposed court-enforceable undertaking offered by Sigma Healthcare Limited (ASX: SIG) in relation to its proposed acquisition of Chemist Warehouse Group Holdings.

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ACCC welcomes additional retail sector enforcement funding

The ACCC welcomed today’s announcement by the Treasurer of $30 million over 3.5 years in additional funding for investigations and enforcement relating to the supermarket and retail sector.

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Gas supply for Q1 2025 tightens, as risk of shortfall in short-term remains

The gas supply surplus in the Australian east coast gas market is forecast to be between 12 and 27 petajoules (PJ) in the first quarter of 2025, according to the ACCC’s latest gas inquiry report.

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ACCC consults on Olam's proposed divestiture undertaking

The ACCC is seeking views on a proposed court-enforceable divestiture undertaking offered by Olam Agri Holdings Limited, and its subsidiaries Olam Agri Australia Pty Ltd and Queensland Cotton Corporation Pty Ltd, in relation to its proposed acquisition of Namoi Cotton Limited (ASX: NAM).

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ACCC Supermarkets Inquiry moves into next phase after hearing consumer and supplier concerns

Many Australian consumers and grocery suppliers have told the ACCC they are concerned that some of Australia’s supermarket retailers have considerable market power and are engaging in practices which disadvantage both their customers and suppliers.

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EnergyAustralia to pay $14m for making misleading statements and breaching the Electricity Retail Code

The Federal Court has ordered EnergyAustralia to pay $14 million in penalties for making false, misleading or deceptive statements to hundreds of thousands of consumers about electricity prices, and failing to provide mandatory information required by the Electricity Retail Code.

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Stockland and Supalai's acquisition of Lendlease MPC projects not opposed, subject to divestiture

The ACCC will not oppose Stockland and Supalai’s proposed acquisition of 12 Lendlease (ASX: LLC) residential masterplanned community projects after accepting a court-enforceable undertaking.

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Lower recent petrol prices welcome after prices moved higher in the June quarter

Average retail petrol prices were higher in the June quarter but have since reduced, according to the ACCC’s latest quarterly petrol monitoring report.

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ACCC takes Woolworths and Coles to court over alleged misleading ‘Prices Dropped’ and ‘Down Down’ claims

The ACCC has commenced separate proceedings in the Federal Court against Woolworths Group Limited (ASX:WOW) and Coles Supermarkets Australia Pty Ltd (a subsidiary of Coles Group Limited - ASX: COL) for allegedly breaching the Australian Consumer Law by misleading consumers through discount pricing claims on hundreds of common supermarket products.

Update

ACCC and AER achieve AWEI Bronze Tier Status

The ACCC and AER are proud to have achieved Bronze Tier Status within the Australian Workplace Equality Index (AWEI) for 2023–26.

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ACCC proposes not to authorise industry code on marketing of infant formula

The ACCC is proposing to deny the authorisation sought by the Infant Nutrition Council for an industry code which seeks to restrict the advertising and promotion of infant formula.

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Digital platform regulators release working paper on multimodal foundation models

The Digital Platform Regulators Forum has published a working paper on multimodal foundation models used in generative artificial intelligence.

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Cyclone reinsurance pool begins delivering some savings

The Government’s cyclone reinsurance pool has begun delivering lower premiums for some consumers in some regions facing higher risk of cyclones, the ACCC’s third insurance monitoring report has found.

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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.

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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.

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Bathurst Lecture 2024

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

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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)

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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.

Lineage's proposed acquisition of Fremantle City Coldstores not opposed

ACCC consults on Sigma's proposed remedy for Chemist Warehouse acquisition

ACCC welcomes additional retail sector enforcement funding

Gas supply for Q1 2025 tightens, as risk of shortfall in short-term remains

ACCC consults on Olam's proposed divestiture undertaking

ACCC Supermarkets Inquiry moves into next phase after hearing consumer and supplier concerns

EnergyAustralia to pay $14m for making misleading statements and breaching the Electricity Retail Code

Stockland and Supalai's acquisition of Lendlease MPC projects not opposed, subject to divestiture

Lower recent petrol prices welcome after prices moved higher in the June quarter

ACCC takes Woolworths and Coles to court over alleged misleading ‘Prices Dropped’ and ‘Down Down’ claims

ACCC and AER achieve AWEI Bronze Tier Status

ACCC proposes not to authorise industry code on marketing of infant formula

Digital platform regulators release working paper on multimodal foundation models

Cyclone reinsurance pool begins delivering some savings

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

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