ACCC: ‘Mainly Bad, But Some Good From COVID-19’
In his virtual address to the Australian Chamber of Commerce and Industry, ACCC Chair Rod Sims said that while many challenging circumstances... Read More
Gumtree Given The Green Light To Acquire Carsguide And Autotrader
The ACCC has granted the online marketplace Gumtree unconditional authorisation to acquire Cox Australia Media Solutions, which will see Gumtree Cars take... Read More
Oz Retail Rents May Dip 30% Next Two Years
Australian retail rents are tipped to drop by as much as 30% in the next two years from the economic impact of... Read More
Cyber Crims Turn To Covid-19 Themed Scams
CANBERRA: Cybercrime operators have been registering Covid-19 themed Web sites to conduct widespread phishing campaigns that can harvest personal information from unsuspecting... Read More
UPDATED: Seven West Media Takes Bauer To Court To Ensure $40 Million Sale Of Pacific Mags Goes Ahead
Yesterday Seven West Media commenced legal proceedings at the NSW Supreme Court in order to compel the completion of the $40 million... Read More
ACCC: ‘We Cannot Stop Price Gouging, But New Biosecurity Act Powers Will Protect Some Products’
Today, in a speech made at the Gartner CEO Forum, ACCC Chair Rod Sims said that although the commission has received a... Read More
TEG Live Agrees To Refund $5 Million To 5000 Customers Over Misleading Sale of Basketball Tickets
TEG Live has agreed to issue refunds of more than $5 million to roughly 5000 customers that bought basketball tickets to games... Read More
Comrade Kevin Rudd, Left With Egg On Face After NBN Turns It On For Millions
The recent data from the ACCC’s Measuring Broadband Australia test units are showing daytime NBN speeds have not been impacted, and speeds... Read More
ACCC Pauses Inquiries Into NBN, Reveals Its Preliminary Recommendations
The ACCC has announced that it will pause both of its NBN inquiries in order to allow the communications sector to focus... Read More
COVID-19: ACCC Releases Guidelines For Small Businesses Managing Refunds And Cancellations
The ACCC has issued guidelines to help small businesses understand their rights and obligations under the Australian Consumer Law, given the mass... Read More