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Wireless networks offer high-speed alternatives to households in remote and regional areas
Australians living beyond the fixed‑line NBN footprint are now able to get high‑speed broadband from both NBN Co’s upgraded fixed...
ACCC flags unsafe products on online marketplaces as a top safety priority
The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission will make unsafe products sold through online marketplaces a central focus of its product...
Bupa in court accused of unconscionable conduct and misleading customers over health insurance entitlements
Australia’s competition regulator has launched court proceedings against private health insurer Bupa, alleging the company misled members and wrongly denied...
Short-term outlook worsens for east coast gas supply
The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) says the east coast gas supply outlook has worsened for 2025 and 2026,...
Owner of Banana Boat and Hawaiian Tropic faces court over alleged greenwashing of ‘reef-friendly’ sunscreens
The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission has begun Federal Court proceedings against Edgewell Personal Care Australia and its US parent,...
Shoppers warned over ghost stores posing as Australian retailers
The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission has issued public warnings about four online retailers it alleges are “ghost stores” —...
DP World Australia’s proposed acquisition of Silk Logistics faces no opposition
The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission will not oppose DP World Australia Limited’s proposed acquisition of Silk Logistics Holdings Limited...
Cleanaway’s proposed acquisition of Contract Resources faces no opposition
The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission will not oppose Cleanaway Waste Management Ltd’s proposed acquisition of Contract Resources Group, concluding...
Lactalis’ bid for Fonterra’s consumer, dairy ingredients and food service businesses not opposed
The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) will not oppose Lactalis BSA S.A.S.’s proposed acquisition of Fonterra Co‑Operative Group’s consumer,...
ACCC greenlights collaboration to boost sustainable finance initiatives
The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) has granted a five‑year authorisation, subject to conditions, allowing the Australian Sustainable Finance...
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