Posts tagged "accc"

The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission has expressed concern about Google’s proposal to buy fitness tracker company Fitbit.

The ACCC is looking into claims big retailers are using COVID-19 to squeeze suppliers by demanding heavy discounts and delaying payments. 

Insurance premium support will be granted to small businesses dealing with COVID-19 as Suncorp, Allianz and QBE step in to assist.

ACCC chair Rod Sims says he'll be taking "targeted action" against firms in the funeral industry amid reports about a raft of dodgy behaviour.

More small businesses are reporting dodgy behavior in the B2B market, prompting a warning from the ACCC and deputy chair Mick Keogh.

The ACCC is concerned Bunnings’s proposed acquisition of Adelaide Tools could lead to a lack of competition in the hardware market.

The ACCC is investigating whether fresh food suppliers have been involved in “cartel” behaviour, following Kaufland’s sudden exit from Australia.

Bushfire charity scams have popped up as fraudsters attempt to take advantage of Australians' generosity, the ACCC has warned.

The Morrison government will consider whether to outlaw unfair contracts for small businesses next year, over a year after its initial announcement.

A Facebook group chat has landed two Sydney roofing repair businesses in hot water, with the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission alleging price fixing.

The ATO has issued a holiday warning about scam activity, particularly fraudsters trying to impersonate the tax office during the December rush.

Woolworths and Coles have been told by the ACCC to stop using their loyalty schemes to track customers in ways that limit their control.