Competition
Optus fined $10 million after charging thousands of customers for ringtones “they did not need or want”
One of Australia’s largest telecommunications companies Optus has been fined $10 million by the country’s competition watchdog after cha…
From Dollarmites to ‘slightly warm’ toast: Here are the winners of Choice’s 2018 Shonky Awards
Each year, consumer advocacy group Choice’s Shonky Awards provide a clear blueprint for businesses everywhere on exactly what not to do whe…
ACCC considers allowing small businesses and franchisees to collectively bargain with the big end of town
Australian small businesses and franchisees may soon be able to freely collectively bargain with big business and suppliers, with the Austra…
Can Australian streaming survive a fresh onslaught from overseas?
By Marc C-Scott, Victoria University
Australia’s already punch-drunk streaming sector is set for even more upheaval, as CBS will launch…
ACCC chair accuses companies of putting “short-term profits” before customers, calls for $10 million penalties
The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) chair Rod Sims has accused companies of putting “short-term profits” before the ne…
Unlockd goes into administration, laying the blame squarely with Google’s “anti-competitive conduct”
Once-promising Australian startup Unlockd has entered voluntary administration, which it has blamed squarely on its ongoing legal dispute wi…
Mick Keogh appointed to take over ACCC small business role
There will soon be a changing of the guard at the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission, with current ACCC Commissioner Mick Keogh …
ACCC report dismisses claims craft brewers are being locked out of pubs, but Anthony Albanese says consumers are “voting with their schooner glass”
The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission has dismissed claims smaller craft brewers have been locked out of pubs and similar venue…
ACCC takes Apple to court over claims it “routinely refused” to service devices repaired by third parties
The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission will take global technology giant Apple to court over allegations it made misleading repr…
Stoush between two ad agencies settled with hot sauce as owners say it was “just a bit of fun”
Atomic 212 founder Jason Dooris.
A small digital marketing firm has caused a stir with an ad campaign some industry figures say used an …
