News centre

Media release

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.

Media release

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.

Media release

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.

Media release

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).

Media release

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'.

Media release

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’.

Media release

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.

Media release

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.

Media release

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.

Media release

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.

Media release

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.

Media release

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.

Media release

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.

Media release

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’.

Media release

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.

Media release

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.

Media release

Warning issued after ACCC phone numbers spoofed by scammers

The National Anti-Scam Centre is warning Australians to remain vigilant following reports scammers have been impersonating phone numbers belonging to the ACCC in an attempt to steal personal information.

Media release

National Australia Bank pays $751,200 in penalties for alleged breaches of Consumer Data Right Rules

National Australia Bank Limited (NAB) has paid penalties totalling $751,200 after the ACCC issued it with four infringement notices for alleged contraventions of the Consumer Data Right (CDR) Rules.

Media release

Diamond Energy pays penalties for failing to adequately communicate pricing information to consumers

Electricity provider Diamond Energy Pty Ltd has paid $46,950 in penalties after the ACCC issued it with three infringement notices for allegedly breaching the Electricity Retail Code (the Code).

Media release

Optus agrees to $100m penalty, subject to court approval, for unconscionable conduct

Optus Mobile has admitted to engaging in unconscionable conduct when selling telecommunications goods and services to hundreds of consumers, after court action brought by the ACCC.

Media release

ACCC to examine unsolicited selling and lead generation practices

The ACCC has commenced a review into unsolicited selling and lead generation, including door-to-door selling and cold calling, in response to the Consumer Action Law Centre’s designated complaint.

Media release

Mattress supplier Emma Sleep admits misleading statements about sale prices

Emma Sleep Pty Ltd has admitted it made false or misleading representations about the sale prices of mattresses, bed frames, pillows, and accessories.

Media release

Disability and aged care support platform amends unfair contract terms

Online services platform Mable Technologies Pty Ltd (Mable) has admitted to breaching the Australian Consumer Law (ACL) by using unfair contract terms when connecting people seeking care support to independent support workers.

Media release

Allianz’ proposed acquisition of RAA Insurance not opposed

The ACCC will not oppose Allianz Australia Insurance Limited’s proposed acquisition of the Royal Automobile Association of South Australia’s personal insurance business (RAAI).

Full pager with select page option (required)

Items per page (required)

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

Consumers warned about 'ghost stores' imitating Australian businesses

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

Unsafe products in online marketplaces among ACCC product safety priorities

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

Warning issued after ACCC phone numbers spoofed by scammers

National Australia Bank pays $751,200 in penalties for alleged breaches of Consumer Data Right Rules

Diamond Energy pays penalties for failing to adequately communicate pricing information to consumers

Optus agrees to $100m penalty, subject to court approval, for unconscionable conduct

ACCC to examine unsolicited selling and lead generation practices

Mattress supplier Emma Sleep admits misleading statements about sale prices

Disability and aged care support platform amends unfair contract terms

Allianz’ proposed acquisition of RAA Insurance not opposed

Is this page useful?