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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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’.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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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Cash Converters and Mobile Travel Agents pay penalties for allegedly breaching Franchising Code of Conduct

Franchisors Cash Converters Pty Ltd and MTA - Mobile Travel Agents Pty Ltd (MTA) have each paid a $16,500 penalty after the ACCC issued both companies with an infringement notice after they each allegedly breached the Franchising Code of Conduct.

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Australian Gas Networks in Court over alleged greenwashing in renewable gas campaign

The ACCC has launched Federal Court action against gas distributor Australian Gas Networks Limited alleging it made false and misleading representations in its ‘Love Gas’ TV and digital advertising campaign when it represented, in ads that ran during 2022 and 2023, that the gas it distributes will be renewable within a generation.

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ACCC authorises collaboration to improve the sustainability of cash-in-transit services

The ACCC has issued a determination granting authorisation with conditions to allow the Australian Banking Association Ltd (ABA), major banks, major retailers and supermarkets, Australia Post and other industry participants to collaborate on the future continuity of cash-in-transit services.

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Dendy pays penalties for alleged 'drip pricing' practices

Dendy Cinema Pty Ltd has paid a $19,800 penalty after the ACCC issued it with an infringement notice for allegedly failing to prominently show the total price, as a single figure, of movie tickets it sold online, in a practice commonly known as ‘drip-pricing’.

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Australia Post’s stamp price increase not opposed

The ACCC has not objected to Australia Post’s proposed 13.3 per cent price increase, to take effect in July 2025, for its reserved ordinary letter service delivered to the regular timetable.

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Regulatory reform in digital platform markets is needed to improve competition and consumer outcomes

Without sufficient laws in place, Australian consumers and businesses continue to encounter a significant number of harmful practices across a range of digital platform services, the ACCC’s tenth and final report of the ACCC’s Digital Platform Services Inquiry has found.

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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

Cash Converters and Mobile Travel Agents pay penalties for allegedly breaching Franchising Code of Conduct

Australian Gas Networks in Court over alleged greenwashing in renewable gas campaign

ACCC authorises collaboration to improve the sustainability of cash-in-transit services

Dendy pays penalties for alleged 'drip pricing' practices

Australia Post’s stamp price increase not opposed

Regulatory reform in digital platform markets is needed to improve competition and consumer outcomes

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