Tag: ACCC
The ACCC’s Ongoing Digital Platforms Services Inquiry: Social Media Services
By Jacqueline Downes, Melissa Camp, & Dominic Page1
I. Introduction
In its latest report in the ACCC's ongoing Digital Platforms Services Inquiry 2020-2025 (DPSI),2 the Australian...
ACCC Warns Against Qantas-Virgin Duopoly
The Australian consumer watchdog is suggesting that the federal government create an independent dispute resolution ombudsman to handle conflicts between passengers and airlines. They...
Competition-Regulatory Hybrid: The Australian Approach to Combating Wholesale Electricity Market Misconduct
By Brenda Yuanyuan Xiong*
Introduction
The relationship between competition law and economic regulation has evolved from a state of conflict to one of mutual recognition....
The ACCC’s Ongoing Digital Platforms Services Inquiry: Regulatory Reform
By Jacqueline Downes, Bella Cameron and Jamie Hick1
I. Introduction
This piece builds on our previous articles and publications2 covering the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission's...
Australia’s Watchdog Greenwashing Businesses
Australia’s Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) will reportedly pursue businesses that practice ‘greenwashing’ tactics as a priority in 2023.
Greenwashing is a term used to...
Aussie Watchdog Has No Objection With $1.7B Link Buyout
The Australian competition regulator said on Thursday it will not oppose an A$2.47 billion ($1.67 billion) acquisition of Link Administration by Canada's Dye &...
Australia Watchdog OKs $1.7B Link Buyout By Dye & Durham
The Australian competition regulator said on Thursday it will not oppose an A$2.47 billion ($1.67 billion) acquisition of Link Administration Holdings by Canada's Dye...
Misuse of Market Power in Australia: Early Assessment of the Amended...
By Mel Marquis & Rhonda Smith1
I. Introduction
In the nearly 50-year saga of modern Australian competition law, the section relating to the misuse of market...
Some Reflections of a Former Competition Agency Head
After 11 years as Chair of the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission in this article Rod Sims reflects on a range of antitrust issues,...
Australian Watchdog OKs Google’s $7B Cybersecurity Deal
Google’s proposed acquisition of cybersecurity consulting service Mandiant will not be opposed by the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC).
ACCC chair Gina Cass-Gottlieb said:...
