Competition
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 …
Scott Morrison to amend effects test legislation to remove hurdles for proving misuse of market power
Treasurer Scott Morrison will seek to add an amendment to the government’s effects test legislation today that will remove the “mandatory fa…
Rod Sims: ACCC will drag big businesses to court over unfair contract terms in 2017
The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission intends to take a number of big businesses to court this year for subjecting small busine…
Effects test on the way, but it could be years before small business sees change
Australia is one step closer to seeing an effects test introduced into competition law, with the government today releasing a draft bill to …
