Tag: ACCC
Ten Things To Know About The ACCC’s Digital Platforms Inquiry
August 2019
CPI Oceania Column edited by Sam Sadden (CPI) presents:
Ten Things To Know About The ACCC’s Digital Platforms Inquiry By Prof. Caron Beaton-Wells (University...
Australia: ACCC won’t oppose Wesfarmers/Catch deal
The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) has decided not to oppose the proposed acquisition of online retailer Catch Group by Wesfarmers.
Wesfarmers—through its Kmart...
Australia: Regulator opens consultation on Landmark-Ruralco deal
Australia’s competition regulator on Monday, July 29, opened consultation on a proposed undertaking by Canada’s Nutrien to sell three of its regional stores to...
Australia: ACCC reports “holistic, dynamic reforms needed” to address digital platforms
On Friday, July 26, the Australian Competition & Consumer Commission (ACCC) posted the final report of its Digital Platforms Inquiry.
The report contains 23 recommendations,...
Australia: ACCC says wine grape growers at disadvantage
Australia's wine industry needs increased competition among grape buyers to boost its growth prospects, the country’s competition watchdog says.
Some growers are waiting up to...
Australia: Court dismisses ACCC’s case against Woolworths
The Federal Court has found that Woolworths’ environmental claims that its ‘Select eco’ range of disposable plates, bowls and cutlery were “biodegradable and compostable”...
Australia: AP Eagers offers concessions to ease merger concerns
AP Eagers has offered to offload its dealerships in Newcastle and the Hunter Valley in a $54 million deal to ease the competition watchdog's...
Australia: Virgin Australia granted permission cooperate with Virgin Atlantic
Virgin Australia granted interim authorization to cooperate with Virgin Atlantic The ACCC has granted interim authorization for Virgin Australia (ASX: VAH) to cooperate with Virgin...
Australia: ACCC to enforce new rules for electricity retailers
The ACCC will be enforcing new rules that will benefit most electricity consumers by both limiting standing offer electricity prices and imposing new advertising...
Australia: ACCC sues Optus again
Australia’s competition regulator said on Thursday it has filed a lawsuit against Singapore Telecommunications’ Optus on allegations of misleading consumers over the need to...
