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ACCC grants interim authorisation to Virgin Australia and Qatar Airways

The ACCC has granted interim authorisation to Virgin Australia and Qatar Airways, allowing them to engage in cooperative conduct under an integrated alliance.

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ACCC proposes not to authorise industry code on marketing of infant formula

The ACCC is proposing to deny the authorisation sought by the Infant Nutrition Council for an industry code which seeks to restrict the advertising and promotion of infant formula.

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ACCC proposes to authorise flooring recycling scheme

The ACCC is proposing to grant authorisation for ResiLoop to establish and operate a voluntary, industry-led product stewardship scheme (the Scheme) that collects and recycles resilient flooring waste.

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ACCC proposes to allow collaboration in the cash in transit industry

The ACCC has issued a draft determination proposing to grant authorisation with conditions to the Australian Banking Association (ABA), its member banks, and other industry participants to facilitate business continuity planning in the cash in transit industry.

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ACCC interim authorisation allows supermarkets to continue cooperation on soft plastics recycling

The ACCC has granted interim authorisation with conditions to the major supermarkets Coles Group, Woolworths Group and ALDI Stores, to continue their collaboration to recycle stockpiled soft plastics and continue with the pilot in-store collection program.

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ACCC grants interim authorisation to ABA, banks and retailers to financially support Armaguard

The ACCC has granted interim authorisation to allow the Australian Banking Association (ABA), banks and retailers to provide financial contributions to cash-in -transit business Armaguard.

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ACCC accepts undertakings from Telstra and Optus during its ongoing investigation into Google's search services

The ACCC has accepted undertakings from Telstra and Optus as part of the ACCC’s ongoing competition investigation into Google’s search services in Australia.

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ACCC proposes to reauthorise Tyre Product Stewardship Scheme

The ACCC is proposing to grant authorisation for the Tyre Product Stewardship scheme to continue for a further 3 years.

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ACCC authorisation for Virgin Australia to sell and market Air New Zealand’s trans-Tasman services

The ACCC has granted authorisation to allow unilateral code sharing arrangements between Virgin Australia and Air New Zealand that will boost travellers’ fare choices on trans-Tasman routes.

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Delta Building Automation and its director to pay penalties for attempted bid rigging for National Gallery of Australia tender process

The Federal Court has ordered Delta Building Automation Pty Ltd (Delta) to pay a penalty of $1.5 million for attempting to rig a tender at the National Gallery of Australia, in proceedings brought by the ACCC.

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Industry to continue collaborating on cash transit arrangements

The ACCC has granted authorisation with conditions to the Australian Banking Association (ABA), the Customer Owned Banking Association, banks, retailers and other industry participants to allow them to continue developing responses to support the distribution of cash across Australia.

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ACCC proposes authorisation for Virgin Australia to sell and market Air New Zealand’s trans-Tasman services

The ACCC has issued a draft determination proposing to grant authorisation to Virgin Australia and Air New Zealand for proposed unilateral code sharing arrangements on trans-Tasman routes.

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ACCC seeks leave from High Court to appeal CFMEU and Hutchinson boycott judgment

The ACCC is seeking special leave to appeal to the High Court from the Full Federal Court’s judgment that upheld appeals by the Construction, Forestry and Maritime Employees Union (CFMEU) and construction company J Hutchinson Pty Ltd from an earlier decision finding they had reached an anti-competitive arrangement or understanding.

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CFMEU and Hutchinson appeals against boycott finding upheld

The Full Federal Court has upheld appeals by the Construction, Forestry and Maritime Employees Union (CFMEU) and construction company J Hutchinson Pty Ltd against an earlier judgment in favour of the ACCC.

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Criminal sentences imposed on Bingo, Aussie Skips and their former CEOs Daniel Tartak and Emmanuel Roussakis for skip bin and waste processing cartel

The Federal Court has today convicted and sentenced waste management companies Bingo Industries, and Aussie Skips Bin Services and Aussie Skips Recycling (Aussie Skips) for criminal cartel offences under sections 45AF and 45AG of the Competition and Consumer Act relating to a price fixing arrangement for demolition waste services in Sydney.

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Industry allowed to collaborate to facilitate sustainable access to cash

The ACCC has granted interim authorisation to the Australian Banking Association (ABA), its member banks, and other relevant industry participants to discuss and develop arrangements to maintain the physical distribution of cash throughout the Australian economy.

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ACCC grants authorisation for electricity industry coordination

The ACCC has granted authorisation for the Australian Energy Market Operator (AEMO) and electricity industry participants in the National Electricity Market to coordinate the scheduling of repairs, maintenance, renewals upgrades and new connections and associated information sharing.

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Jeep distributor to improve complaints handling for consumer guarantee claims

The ACCC has accepted an undertaking by Jeep importer and distributor, Stellantis Australia, to improve how it handles consumer complaints in line with consumer guarantee rights after issues such as multiple repairs or lengthy delays.

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Brilliant Lighting admits to engaging in resale price maintenance

The ACCC has accepted a court-enforceable undertaking from wholesale lighting and electrical supplier, Brilliant Lighting (Aust) Pty Ltd in which it has admitted that it engaged in resale price maintenance and committed to sending corrective notices to retailers and distributors.

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ACCC not satisfied authorisation of coordination between electricity industry participants is necessary

The ACCC is proposing in a draft determination to deny authorisation for the Australian Energy Market Operator (AEMO) and electricity industry participants in the National Electricity Market to coordinate the scheduling of repairs, maintenance, renewals upgrades and new connections and associated information sharing.

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The ACCC proposes to deny coordination between Qantas and China Eastern

The ACCC has issued a draft determination proposing to deny authorisation for Qantas Airways Ltd and China Eastern Airlines Corporation Limited and their related entities (including Jetstar) to continue coordinating operations between Australia and mainland China. Qantas and China Eastern are seeking authorisation for an Extended Joint Coordination Agreement that enables them to coordinate passenger and cargo transport operations between Australia and China until the end of March 2024.

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Swift Networks to pay $1.2 m penalty for rigging bids for WA mining camps tenders

The Federal Court has today ordered Swift Networks Pty Ltd (Swift) to pay a penalty of $1.2 million for engaging in cartel conduct by rigging bids when tendering to supply technology infrastructure and services to three Pilbara mining village projects.

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Proposal to set minimum advertised prices on paint spraying equipment raises concerns

The ACCC proposes to revoke a resale price maintenance notification lodged by paint spraying equipment distributor, Graco Australia, which wants to set a minimum advertised price for its range of airless and air assisted paint sprayers.

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Record $57.5 million penalty for BlueScope’s attempted price fixing

Steel manufacturer BlueScope Steel has been ordered to pay a $57.5 million penalty for attempting to fix prices for flat steel products supplied in Australia.

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Qantas and Emirates to continue coordination on flights

The ACCC has granted authorisation for Qantas Airways Ltd, Emirates and their related entities (including Jetstar) to continue coordinating their passenger and cargo transport operations across their networks until 2028. These networks cover routes between Australia and the UK/Europe, New Zealand, Asia, the Middle East and North Africa.

ACCC grants interim authorisation to Virgin Australia and Qatar Airways

ACCC proposes not to authorise industry code on marketing of infant formula

ACCC proposes to authorise flooring recycling scheme

ACCC proposes to allow collaboration in the cash in transit industry

ACCC interim authorisation allows supermarkets to continue cooperation on soft plastics recycling

ACCC grants interim authorisation to ABA, banks and retailers to financially support Armaguard

ACCC accepts undertakings from Telstra and Optus during its ongoing investigation into Google's search services

ACCC proposes to reauthorise Tyre Product Stewardship Scheme

ACCC authorisation for Virgin Australia to sell and market Air New Zealand’s trans-Tasman services

Delta Building Automation and its director to pay penalties for attempted bid rigging for National Gallery of Australia tender process

Industry to continue collaborating on cash transit arrangements

ACCC proposes authorisation for Virgin Australia to sell and market Air New Zealand’s trans-Tasman services

ACCC seeks leave from High Court to appeal CFMEU and Hutchinson boycott judgment

CFMEU and Hutchinson appeals against boycott finding upheld

Criminal sentences imposed on Bingo, Aussie Skips and their former CEOs Daniel Tartak and Emmanuel Roussakis for skip bin and waste processing cartel

Industry allowed to collaborate to facilitate sustainable access to cash

ACCC grants authorisation for electricity industry coordination

Jeep distributor to improve complaints handling for consumer guarantee claims

Brilliant Lighting admits to engaging in resale price maintenance

ACCC not satisfied authorisation of coordination between electricity industry participants is necessary

The ACCC proposes to deny coordination between Qantas and China Eastern

Swift Networks to pay $1.2 m penalty for rigging bids for WA mining camps tenders

Proposal to set minimum advertised prices on paint spraying equipment raises concerns

Record $57.5 million penalty for BlueScope’s attempted price fixing

Qantas and Emirates to continue coordination on flights

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