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ACCC grants authorisation for Tabcorp and Racing and Wagering Western Australia to extend agreement

The ACCC has issued a final determination granting authorisation to Tabcorp VIC Pty Ltd (Tabcorp) to extend its agreement with Racing and Wagering Western Australia.

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Appeals by DG Institute and Dominique Grubisa are dismissed

The Full Court of the Federal Court of Australia has today dismissed appeals brought by Master Wealth Control Pty Ltd (DG Institute) and its sole Director, Ms Dominique Grubisa, against findings they were involved in making misleading representations in the promotion and sale of two wealth seminar programs.

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ACCC publishes NBN Co's first Expenditure and Price report

The ACCC has published NBN Co’s 2023-24 Expenditure and Price report prepared under the terms of NBN Co’s varied Special Access Undertaking (SAU).

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ACCC updates immunity policy for cartel conduct

The ACCC has updated its Immunity and cooperation policy for cartel conduct, increasing transparency and certainty about how the immunity program is administered and to clarify the requirements for applicants.

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Mobil in court for alleged misleading statements about fuel sold at certain petrol stations in north and central Queensland

The ACCC has started legal proceedings in the Federal Court against Mobil Oil Australia Pty Ltd for alleged false or misleading representations about the fuel sold at six Mobil-branded petrol stations in north and central Queensland.

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ACCC sweep finds concerning Black Friday 'sales' advertising

The ACCC has conducted a sweep of sales advertising by Australian businesses online and in store and is concerned that a number of claims about the size and scope of discounts may be misleading consumers.

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Galati pays penalties for alleged Horticulture Code breaches

Western Australian horticulture wholesaler Galati has paid $62,600 in penalties after the ACCC issued it with four infringement notices for alleged contraventions of the Horticulture Code.

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NDIS provider in court over alleged misleading representations when selling aged care and disability products online

The ACCC has instituted proceedings in the Federal Court against registered NDIS provider Ausnew Home Care Service Pty Ltd, for alleged false or misleading representations relating to the sale of aged care and disability products.

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Online florist ordered to pay $1m in penalties for its misleading ‘local’ representations

Online florist Meg’s Flowers Pty Ltd has been ordered by the Federal Court to pay penalties of $1 million for making misleading representations, in proceedings brought by the ACCC.

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Spotless, Ventia and senior executives in Court for alleged price fixing cartel for services at Defence bases

The ACCC has started civil cartel proceedings in the Federal Court against two companies - Spotless Facility Services Pty Ltd and Ventia Australia Pty Ltd - and four senior executives, for alleged price fixing relating to estate maintenance and operation services for the Department of Defence.

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ACCC proposes to authorise collaboration on cash-in-transit services

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

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ACCC grants interim authorisation to the Australian Banking Association Ltd for certain provisions of the Banking Code of Practice

On 4 December 2024, the ACCC granted interim authorisation with conditions to the Australian Banking Association Ltd (ABA) to continue arrangements regarding its Banking Code of Practice.

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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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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 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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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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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.

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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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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

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ACCC to authorise price capping provisions and metrics reports for Tasmanian health insurer

The ACCC has decided to grant authorisation to health insurer St.

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Federal Court orders Qantas to pay $100m in penalties for misleading consumers

Qantas has today been ordered by the Federal Court to pay $100m in penalties for misleading consumers by offering and selling tickets for flights it had already decided to cancel, and by failing to promptly tell existing ticketholders of its decision.

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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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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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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.

ACCC grants authorisation for Tabcorp and Racing and Wagering Western Australia to extend agreement

Appeals by DG Institute and Dominique Grubisa are dismissed

ACCC publishes NBN Co's first Expenditure and Price report

ACCC updates immunity policy for cartel conduct

Mobil in court for alleged misleading statements about fuel sold at certain petrol stations in north and central Queensland

ACCC sweep finds concerning Black Friday 'sales' advertising

Galati pays penalties for alleged Horticulture Code breaches

NDIS provider in court over alleged misleading representations when selling aged care and disability products online

Online florist ordered to pay $1m in penalties for its misleading ‘local’ representations

Spotless, Ventia and senior executives in Court for alleged price fixing cartel for services at Defence bases

ACCC proposes to authorise collaboration on cash-in-transit services

ACCC grants interim authorisation to the Australian Banking Association Ltd for certain provisions of the Banking Code of Practice

Webjet alleged to have made misleading claims about airfare prices and flight bookings

Koala Living pays penalties and will compensate consumers for false or misleading statements about consumer guarantee rights

ACCC publishes ‘free range’ labelling guidance for poultry industries for a potential H5N1 outbreak

NDIS providers put on notice about consequences of misleading advertising

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

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

Optus in court for alleged unconscionable sales and debt collection

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

ACCC to authorise price capping provisions and metrics reports for Tasmanian health insurer

Federal Court orders Qantas to pay $100m in penalties for misleading consumers

ACCC welcomes additional retail sector enforcement funding

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

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

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