Australian Consumer Law

Igneo's proposed acquisition of Benedict Recycling draws regulatory scrutiny

The Federal Court has ordered Optus Mobile Pty Ltd to pay a $100 million penalty after admitting it engaged in ...

The Good Guys fined $13.5m for misleading store credit offers

9 September 2025

The Federal Court has ordered The Good Guys to pay $13.5 million in penalties after finding the appliance retailer engaged ...

Owner of Noni B, Rivers and Katies ordered to pay $25m in penalties

by Catarina Brooks

28 August 2025

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The Federal Court has ordered former fashion retailer Mosaic Brands Limited to pay $25.05 million in penalties after finding the ...

ACCC flags unsafe products on online marketplaces as a top safety priority

by Catarina Brooks

26 August 2025

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The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission will make unsafe products sold through online marketplaces a central focus of its product ...

Owner of Banana Boat and Hawaiian Tropic faces court over alleged greenwashing of ‘reef-friendly’ sunscreens

by Catarina Brooks

26 August 2025

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The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission has begun Federal Court proceedings against Edgewell Personal Care Australia and its US parent, ...

Webjet to pay $9m fine over misleading claims about airfares and bookings

by Catarina Brooks

25 August 2025

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The Federal Court has ordered online travel agency Webjet to pay $9 million in penalties after finding the company made ...

ACCC to probe energy plans that could mislead consumers about savings

by Catarina Brooks

25 August 2025

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The Australian competition and consumer Commission will investigate whether energy retailers are misleading customers by promoting plans that promise savings ...