Funding boost for consumer watchdog to target supermarkets
The ACCC is being handed more money to tackle misleading and deceptive conduct among supermarkets and retailers.
HSBC hit with penalties following alleged breaches of Consumer Data Right provisions
The ACCC has issued HSBC Bank Australia Limited with two infringement notices for alleged breaches of the Consumer Data Right rules.
What the US Federal Trade Commission v Amazon case means for Australia
What the US Federal Trade Commission v Amazon case means for Australia, given it has less market dominance here.
Escalated crackdown on greenwashing: Just the beginning?
Regulatory watchdogs, ASIC and ACCC, are cracking down on greenwashing claims made by businesses and the consequences for false green claims are greater than ever.
Losses from consumer scams at $3 billion, and rising
Losses from consumer scams rise to more than $3.1 billion, an ACCC report says
ACCC v BlueScope Steel – cartels and ‘attempts to induce’
Recent Federal Court decision considers ‘attempt to induce’ provisions under the Competition and Consumer Act. The decision also provides insight into future ACCC prosecutions.
Anti-competitive IP transactions under the spotlight
The ACCC has issued new guidelines setting out how it will approach anti-competitive IP transactions following amendments to the Competition and Consumer Act. By CYNTHIA…
Australia’s competition laws all shook up following Harper Review
In November 2017, Australia’s competition laws changed in response to the recommendations of the Harper Review. By PAULA GILARDONI, CLAIRE GREEN and LOUISE KLAMKA.
ACCC wins first B2B unfair contract terms case
In Australian Competition and Consumer Commission v JJ Richards & Sons Pty Ltd, the Federal Court applied new laws that protect small businesses from unfair…
The internet of things: the next industrial evolution?
ACCC Commissioner Cristina Cifuentes talks about her career and rapid technology change.