Australia to get digital platforms watchdog

The federal government will set up a Digital Platforms Branch with investigative powers.

12 December, 2019

Tech titans killing off local news, ACCC warns

Local news coverage is dying as digital platforms suck advertising revenue away, a report says.

12 August, 2019

Warnings over pushback on consumer data right

The nation’s largest consumer organisation has warned about a My Health-style consumer pushback against proposed consumer data right laws.

3 April, 2019

Excessive credit card surcharge ban to start 1 September

Business owners must prepare for the ban on excessive payment surcharges.

6 July, 2017

ACCC receives over 20,000 complaints

As consumers rush to return products.

13 January, 2017

SA councils bins bid blocked by ACCC

Hurts competition, says Commission.

20 December, 2016

Centrelink scam spikes with promises of extra pension or benefits

More than $27k lost.

28 November, 2016

ACCC releases Armidale petrol report

Prices gradually coming down in Armidale.

22 November, 2016

ACCC to further investigate horticulture and viticulture

Competition and fair trading issues.

1 November, 2016

Woolworths in court following ACCC allegations

Strategy to fill 2014 profit hole.

1 November, 2016

ACCC’s warns franchises about new unfair contracts

Power imbalance.

10 October, 2016

Small businesses duped by fake Australian government grants scam

Aussie website masterminded by overseas swindler.

27 June, 2016

Why Australian retailers like Dick Smith are imploding: senate report

From electronics superstar to bargain basement.

11 May, 2016

Fels backs NSW Uber reforms

Taxi industry needs overhaul: expert.

23 November, 2015