Misleading & Deceptive Conduct

ACCC clears acquisition of BGC Cementitious after changes to deal

The Federal Court has ordered Telstra to pay an $18 million penalty after the company moved almost 9,000 Belong customers ...

Igneo's proposed acquisition of Benedict Recycling draws regulatory scrutiny

Federal court fines Optus $100m for unconscionable conduct

by Catarina Brooks

24 September 2025

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

JustAnswer faces court over alleged misleading prices, subscription trap and claims of government affiliation

by Catarina Brooks

23 September 2025

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The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission has commenced Federal Court proceedings against US‑based online advice platform JustAnswer LLC, alleging the ...

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

by Catarina Brooks

9 September 2025

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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 ...

Bupa in court accused of unconscionable conduct and misleading customers over health insurance entitlements

by Catarina Brooks

26 August 2025

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Australia’s competition regulator has launched court proceedings against private health insurer Bupa, alleging the company misled members and wrongly denied ...

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 ...