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ACCC investigating retailers making concerning Black Friday claims

The ACCC is investigating several retailers for making potentially misleading claims to consumers during last year’s Black Friday sales, following a sweep which found that around half of the 50 retailers reviewed made concerning claims in their advertising of Black Friday sales.

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New merger control regime off to positive start

Australia’s new merger control regime is working as expected and the ACCC is meeting its commitments on decision timelines, according to data from its first three months of operation.

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ACCC monitors fuel excise cut, fuel surcharges and fuel price movements

The ACCC is warning fuel retailers they should fully pass on all fuel excise cuts by the Federal Government as quickly as possible. In addition, the ACCC has today served notices on several businesses operating across SA, WA, QLD and the Northern Territory requiring them to justify sizable ‘fuel surcharges’ imposed on deliveries to remote areas.

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ACCC decides MicroStar’s acquisition of Konvoy requires Phase 2 review

The ACCC has decided that MicroStar Logistics LLC’s (MicroStar) acquisition of the assets of Konvoy Holdings Pty Ltd (Receivers and Managers Appointed) (Konvoy) could substantially lessen competition in the market for keg pooling services and requires an in-depth Phase 2 review.

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NBN delivers steady performance, but some consumers missing out on full plan speeds

Most households are receiving internet speeds close to those promised in their NBN plans, however some problematic high-speed and fibre to the node services (FTTN) continue to fall short, the ACCC’s latest Measuring Broadband Australia report has found.

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Storage vital to meeting winter demand across east coast gas market in Q3 2026

Wholesale gas supply on Australia’s east coast is expected to be tight and large volumes of gas will likely be required from storage to meet demand in the third quarter of 2026, the ACCC’s latest gas inquiry report reveals.

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Service quality and consumer protections to improve in proposed changes to NBN regulation

Supporting more reliable internet services and ensuring investment in the NBN is prudent and efficient are key aspects of the ACCC’s draft determination on the regulatory settings for NBN Co to apply from 1 July 2026, released today.

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OPSM and Laubman & Pank franchisor pays penalty for alleged breach of Franchising Code

Franchise operator Luxottica Franchising Australia which trades as eyewear retailers OPSM and Laubman & Pank, has paid a penalty of $19,800 after the ACCC issued it with an infringement notice.

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Continued action critical to combat fraud as annual scam losses exceed $2 billion

The National Anti-Scam Centre’s latest Targeting Scams Report highlights the complex, adaptive, and “wicked” nature of scams, and the critical role of collaboration in disrupting criminal networks, as Australians reported more than $2 billion in financial losses.

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Diesel prices rising faster than petrol, up 28 cpl across the largest cities in last week

Retail petrol and diesel prices continued to climb in the week to 25 March as international refined petrol and diesel benchmark prices rose further, but diesel price increases at both the wholesale and retail levels are outpacing petrol prices, the ACCC’s weekly fuel price monitoring update shows.

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Oil and gas services company Qteq and its chairman collectively fined $6 million for attempted cartel conduct

Today the Federal Court has fined Qteq Pty Ltd and its executive chairman, Simon Ashton, $5 million and $1 million respectively for attempted cartel conduct, in a case brought by the ACCC. The penalty awarded against Mr Ashton is the highest penalty awarded for a competition law breach by an individual in Australia.

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ACCC monitoring impact on domestic aviation amid Middle East conflict

The ACCC is closely monitoring Australia’s airline industry in response to unfolding events in the Middle East, a key development observed in its latest Domestic Airline Competition report.

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PhotobookShop pays penalties for influencer reviews

Online photobook business Tomsem Consolidated Pty Ltd, trading as PhotobookShop, has paid $39,600 in penalties after the ACCC issued it with two infringement notices for alleged misleading influencer reviews it posted on Instagram.

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ACCC authorises fuel majors to coordinate to ensure fuel supplies, with conditions

The ACCC has granted an urgent interim authorisation to the Australian Institute of Petroleum, its members, and other relevant industry participants to coordinate in managing impacts to Australia’s fuel supply chain stemming from the conflict in the Middle East. The ACCC also published its second weekly petrol and diesel price monitoring update.

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NDIS provider Aidacare admits to misleading customers about their consumer guarantee rights

NDIS provider of healthcare equipment, Aidacare, has admitted it likely made false or misleading representations to some customers about their consumer guarantee rights.

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ACCC investigating diesel supply conduct in regional and rural Australia

The ACCC has launched an enforcement investigation into allegations of anti-competitive conduct by each of the major fuel suppliers, Ampol Ltd, BP Australia Pty Ltd, Mobil Oil Australia Pty Ltd, and Viva Energy Australia Pty Ltd.

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Consumer impacts and regional supply issues at centre of discussions at emergency fuel meeting

Motoring groups and the ACCC outlined to fuel companies the impact that rapid price spikes and fuel supply issues are having on consumers and businesses around Australia at an emergency meeting convened by the ACCC in Sydney and Melbourne today.

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ACCC calling on industry to explain widely varying fuel prices

Petrol and diesel price rises between 20 February and 11 March varied widely between Australian capital cities and in many cases have increased as fast as wholesale prices and in some cases by a greater extent, the ACCC’s new weekly fuel price monitoring update has shown.

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Hyatt changes card surcharge practices as ACCC compliance monitoring continues

Hyatt hotels in Australia have changed their card payment surcharging practices, following an ACCC investigation. After receiving reports from consumers, the ACCC investigated Hyatt Regency Sydney, and engaged with the regional group, Hyatt Hotels Corporation, about card payment surcharges.

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ACCC to increase fuel market scrutiny and calls on fuel retailers to explain pricing

The ACCC will urgently meet with fuel market participants to seek more detailed explanations for recent pricing conduct during the current Middle Eastern crisis, amid consumer concerns about sudden petrol and diesel price spikes and distribution issues in regional and rural Australia.

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ACCC keeping a close eye on petrol market amid Middle East conflict

As international crude oil prices respond to the unfolding events in the Middle East, the ACCC is examining international and domestic fuel price movements and market behaviour.

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National Anti-Scam Centre taskforce report highlights value of joint effort to tackle romance scams

The National Anti-Scam Centre has released its latest fusion cell report today, detailing how a sector-wide crackdown on romance scams has helped to strengthen disruption efforts, enhance intelligence sharing and improve victim education and support.

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Major airports increase infrastructure investment, but higher costs will likely flow through to passengers

Infrastructure investment at Australia’s four largest airports increased by more than 43 per cent in 2024-25, however consumers could face higher airfares as airports seek to recover their costs by charging airlines more in the coming years, the ACCC’s latest Airport Monitoring Report shows.

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Drone supplier Tekron admits to resale price maintenance

Agricultural drone supplier Drone TK Australia Pty Ltd (trading as Tekron) has admitted to engaging in resale price maintenance by directing certain resellers to not advertise or sell DJI drone products to consumers below a specified price.

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Manipulative conduct in the digital economy, pricing claims and competition in essential services among ACCC priorities for year ahead

The ACCC will renew its focus on manipulative and false practices in digital markets and the sale of dangerous goods online in the year ahead, and will also focus its compliance and enforcement efforts on addressing anti-competitive conduct in key sectors across the Australian economy.

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ACCC investigating retailers making concerning Black Friday claims

New merger control regime off to positive start

ACCC monitors fuel excise cut, fuel surcharges and fuel price movements

ACCC decides MicroStar’s acquisition of Konvoy requires Phase 2 review

NBN delivers steady performance, but some consumers missing out on full plan speeds

Storage vital to meeting winter demand across east coast gas market in Q3 2026

Service quality and consumer protections to improve in proposed changes to NBN regulation

OPSM and Laubman & Pank franchisor pays penalty for alleged breach of Franchising Code

Continued action critical to combat fraud as annual scam losses exceed $2 billion

Diesel prices rising faster than petrol, up 28 cpl across the largest cities in last week

Oil and gas services company Qteq and its chairman collectively fined $6 million for attempted cartel conduct

ACCC monitoring impact on domestic aviation amid Middle East conflict

PhotobookShop pays penalties for influencer reviews

ACCC authorises fuel majors to coordinate to ensure fuel supplies, with conditions

NDIS provider Aidacare admits to misleading customers about their consumer guarantee rights

ACCC investigating diesel supply conduct in regional and rural Australia

Consumer impacts and regional supply issues at centre of discussions at emergency fuel meeting

ACCC calling on industry to explain widely varying fuel prices

Hyatt changes card surcharge practices as ACCC compliance monitoring continues

ACCC to increase fuel market scrutiny and calls on fuel retailers to explain pricing

ACCC keeping a close eye on petrol market amid Middle East conflict

National Anti-Scam Centre taskforce report highlights value of joint effort to tackle romance scams

Major airports increase infrastructure investment, but higher costs will likely flow through to passengers

Drone supplier Tekron admits to resale price maintenance

Manipulative conduct in the digital economy, pricing claims and competition in essential services among ACCC priorities for year ahead

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