Federal court fines Optus $100m for unconscionable conduct
The Federal Court has ordered Optus Mobile Pty Ltd to pay a $100 million penalty after admitting it engaged in ...
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JustAnswer faces court over alleged misleading prices, subscription trap and claims of government affiliation
The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission has commenced Federal Court proceedings against US‑based online advice platform JustAnswer LLC, alleging the ...
Judge upholds record fine for BlueScope in ACCC cartel case
The Full Federal Court has dismissed appeals by BlueScope Steel Ltd and its former general manager, Jason Ellis, leaving in ...
Owner of Noni B, Rivers and Katies ordered to pay $25m in penalties
The Federal Court has ordered former fashion retailer Mosaic Brands Limited to pay $25.05 million in penalties after finding the ...
National Anti-Scam Centre urges continued action during Scams Awareness Week as scam losses climb to $174m
This media release was updated on 27 August 2025 to correct the overall figure for financial losses in the first ...
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 ...
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” — ...
Power bank recalls surge amid reports of severe burns and property damage
The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission has issued a warning to owners of portable battery packs after a string of ...
Harvey Norman franchisor fined over alleged franchising code breach
A Harvey Norman franchisor in Queensland, HN Macgregor Franchisor Pty Ltd, has paid a $15,650 penalty after the Australian Competition ...
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