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City Beach breached consumer law by supplying non-compliant button battery products

The Federal Court has found that fashion retailer Fewstone, trading as City Beach, breached the Australian Consumer Law by selling a range of consumer novelty products that did not comply with mandatory button battery safety and information standards.

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ACCC proposes better protections for licensees and creators under music licensing arrangements

The ACCC has issued a draft determination proposing to authorise the Australasian Performing Right Association’s (APRA) musical works licensing arrangements for five years, subject to stronger conditions aimed at improving the association’s accountability and transparency.

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Record high stevedoring prices despite significant spare capacity in ports

Australia’s stevedores are charging record high prices and making historic profits despite having significant spare capacity in ports and with their costs and productivity remaining relatively stable in recent years, the ACCC’s Container Stevedoring Monitoring Report 2024-25 shows.

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Bupa ordered to pay $35 million for unconscionable conduct and making misleading representations about members' health insurance entitlements

Bupa HI Pty Ltd (Bupa) has been ordered by the Federal Court to pay $35 million in penalties for engaging in unconscionable conduct and making false or misleading representations to Bupa members, hospitals and medical providers about the members’ entitlements to private health insurance benefits for certain claims.

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ACCC opposes IAG's proposed acquisition of RAC WA's insurance arm

The ACCC has decided to oppose Insurance Australia Group Limited (ASX: IAG)’s proposed acquisition of RAC Insurance Pty Limited (RACI) from the Royal Automobile Club of Western Australia Inc.

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Petrol prices higher across the largest cities in the September quarter but remained cheaper than 2024 levels

Quarterly retail petrol prices across the five largest cities were higher in the September quarter 2025, according to the ACCC’s latest quarterly petrol monitoring report.

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Commonwealth Bank pays penalties and offers redress for alleged breaches of Consumer Data Right Rules

The Commonwealth Bank of Australia (CBA) has paid penalties totalling $792,000 after the ACCC issued it with four infringement notices for alleged breaches of the Consumer Data Right (CDR) Rules.

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High demand for domestic air travel in spring led to higher airfares

Very high demand for domestic air travel in September and October 2025 put additional pressure on seating capacity, and led to higher airfares for travellers in October, the ACCC’s latest Domestic Airline Competition report has found.

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Commissioner appointments at the ACCC

ACCC Chair Gina Cass-Gottlieb has welcomed the appointment of Dr Ian Oppermann as a Commissioner at the ACCC and the reappointment of Commissioner Anna Brakey for a 5-year term.

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Igneo's proposed acquisition of Benedict Recycling not opposed following transaction restructure

The ACCC will not oppose Igneo Infrastructure Partners' proposed acquisition of Benedict Recycling Pty Ltd, following a change to the transaction addressing the ACCC’s preliminary competition concerns.

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Google ordered to pay $55m in penalties for anti-competitive conduct

Google Asia Pacific has today been ordered by the Federal Court to pay $55 million in penalties for engaging in anti-competitive conduct when it reached understandings with Telstra and Optus about pre-installing Google Search on Android mobile phones.

Update

ACCC statement on approach to determining the weighted average cost of capital

The ACCC has today published a statement on our approach to determining the weighted average cost of capital (WACC).

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ACCC begins inquiry into regulation of superfast fixed-line broadband networks

The ACCC has today commenced an inquiry into whether the superfast broadband access service (SBAS) should continue to be regulated.

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ACCC grants interim authorisation to The Uniting Church in Australia National Assembly

On 18 November 2025, the ACCC granted interim authorisation to UCANA to collectively negotiate, procure and maintain insurance and insurance-related products and services for the primary purpose of indemnifying and protecting the assets, revenues, activities and potential legal liabilities of UCANA, and a number of Synods.

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Australians report nearly $260M in losses as shopping scams surge

Australians reported nearly $260 million in losses to scams in the first nine months of 2025, with the National Anti-Scam Centre warning that online shopping scams are on the rise.

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Farmers and families urged to stay safe on quad bikes

The ACCC has launched a quad bike safety awareness campaign in regional Australia warning that older male farmers remain the group most at risk of fatal injuries or crashes, with children also at risk.

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Southern Cross Media's proposed acquisition of Seven West Media not opposed by ACCC

The ACCC will not oppose the proposed acquisition of Seven West Media Limited (ASX:SWM) by Southern Cross Media Limited (ASX:SXL).

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Customers warned of recalled children’s sand due to asbestos risks

The ACCC has published a recall notice over children’s sand products that may contain asbestos and were sold at various retailers including Officeworks.

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Soft plastic recycling scheme receives exemption from certain competition laws

Soft Plastic Stewardship Australia (SPSA) and its industry members have been granted an eight-year authorisation by the ACCC allowing them to collect and recycle used soft plastic packaging under a voluntary scheme.

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John Holland ends agreements with CFMEU after ACCC investigation

Construction company John Holland and the Construction, Forestry and Maritime Employees Union (CFMEU) have voluntarily terminated their agreements requiring John Holland to use only three specific labour hire businesses on two major infrastructure projects, following an ACCC investigation.

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Independent petrol retailers give motorists choice and can lead to lower petrol prices

Petrol prices are generally cheaper in cities that have more small-to-medium-sized independent petrol retailers competing with larger chains, the ACCC’s latest petrol industry report has found.

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The Wiggles admit Emma Bow headband likely breached consumer law and commit to raise awareness

Children’s entertainment group The Wiggles Holdings Pty Ltd (The Wiggles) has admitted it likely breached the Australian Consumer Law by selling Emma Bow headbands without mandatory safety warnings required for products containing button batteries, and has committed to raising awareness of the dangers that button batteries can pose.

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ACCC puts retailers on notice ahead of Black Friday sweep

The ACCC will conduct a Black Friday sales sweep to identify misleading or deceptive sales advertising used by retailers.

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Most furniture suppliers fail mandatory toppling furniture safety rules

Most furniture suppliers are failing to comply with new mandatory information rules that warn customers of the dangers of furniture tipping over, a sweep of businesses has revealed.

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ACCC proposes to grant a Bulk Wheat Port Code exemption to CHSB Bulk Terminal at Geelong

The ACCC has released a consultation paper proposing to grant CHSB Bulk Terminal Pty Ltd exempt service provider status under the Port Terminal Access (Bulk Wheat) Code of Conduct in relation to its port terminal facility at the Port of Geelong.

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City Beach breached consumer law by supplying non-compliant button battery products

ACCC proposes better protections for licensees and creators under music licensing arrangements

Record high stevedoring prices despite significant spare capacity in ports

Bupa ordered to pay $35 million for unconscionable conduct and making misleading representations about members' health insurance entitlements

ACCC opposes IAG's proposed acquisition of RAC WA's insurance arm

Petrol prices higher across the largest cities in the September quarter but remained cheaper than 2024 levels

Commonwealth Bank pays penalties and offers redress for alleged breaches of Consumer Data Right Rules

High demand for domestic air travel in spring led to higher airfares

Commissioner appointments at the ACCC

Igneo's proposed acquisition of Benedict Recycling not opposed following transaction restructure

Google ordered to pay $55m in penalties for anti-competitive conduct

ACCC statement on approach to determining the weighted average cost of capital

ACCC begins inquiry into regulation of superfast fixed-line broadband networks

ACCC grants interim authorisation to The Uniting Church in Australia National Assembly

Australians report nearly $260M in losses as shopping scams surge

Farmers and families urged to stay safe on quad bikes

Southern Cross Media's proposed acquisition of Seven West Media not opposed by ACCC

Customers warned of recalled children’s sand due to asbestos risks

Soft plastic recycling scheme receives exemption from certain competition laws

John Holland ends agreements with CFMEU after ACCC investigation

Independent petrol retailers give motorists choice and can lead to lower petrol prices

The Wiggles admit Emma Bow headband likely breached consumer law and commit to raise awareness

ACCC puts retailers on notice ahead of Black Friday sweep

Most furniture suppliers fail mandatory toppling furniture safety rules

ACCC proposes to grant a Bulk Wheat Port Code exemption to CHSB Bulk Terminal at Geelong

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