John Durie: ACCC’s criminal cartel case record remains mixed, while civil cases bring more success
The ACCC has a decidedly mixed record in its criminal cartel cases, with the latest being the Vietnamese money case that saw charges dropped against the only defendant who challenged the proceedings.
ACCC launches Qantas investigation, says airline wasn’t ‘realistic’ about flights it could deliver
ACCC is investigating a "number of complaints" about Qantas and warned if "evidence of misleading statements" was found, the watchdog would act accordingly.
John Durie: Consortium’s Port of Geelong bid collapses in the face of ACCC objections
Brookfield’s $1.2 billion sale of the Port of Geelong to a range of superannuation funds has collapsed after the ACCC objected to the deal on competition grounds.
John Durie: Andrew Leigh calls for competition law changes to revitalise flailing economy
A sharp division has emerged between the ACCC and Competition Minster Andrew Leigh over the need for action to improve the performance of the Australian economy.
John Durie: Government to outlaw unfair contracts this year, as ACCC grapples with how to tackle merger laws
In a boon to small business, new rules outlawing unfair contract terms should be introduced into federal Parliament this year, according to Assistant Minister for Treasury Andrew Leigh.
John Durie: Companies that breach competition law could be fined $50 million under new Labor plan
"It’s hard for small businesses to compete if larger companies use sneaky tactics to try to dominate the market," said Assistant Treasurer Stephen Jones.
John Durie: Waste removal business Bingo pleads guilty to ACCC’s price fixing charges
Bingo’s former managing director and CEO, Daniel Tartak has also been charged with two criminal cartel offences.
Facebook, Instagram and TikTok come under the ACCC’s microscope as inquiry asks how small businesses engage with social media giants
The ACCC is investigating how tech giants like Facebook, Instagram and TikTok engage with commercial users and consumers alike.
John Durie: Qantas’s acquisition of Alliance no sure thing as ACCC prepares to detail concerns
The ACCC is expected to make its concerns clear about the proposed Qantas takeover of Alliance Airlines when it releases a statement of issues on Thursday.
Google ordered to pay $60 million after ACCC takes action over consumer data collection
ACCC chair Gina Cass-Gottlieb said the outcome sends a “strong message” to all digital platforms and businesses to not mislead consumers on how consumer data is collected and used.
ACCC calls for action on NBN after speeds show “no significant improvement” since 2020
Australians are being ‘‘dudded’’ by stagnating NBN upload speeds far below the top rates advertised in their internet plans, new data reveals.
“Money-losing predatory actions”: Rex slams Qantas for muscling in on regional routes
Regional Express is calling for ACCC to reopen an investigation into allegations Qantas acted "anti-competitively", claims which the embattled airline has called "absurd".
