Westpac, NAB and selling deception: Why we cannot stand by and do nothing
Big banks Westpac and NAB are under fire for unethical sales practices, and Sue Barrett says enough is enough; we must not accept selling deception as the norm.
Leaked transcript reveals Facebook’s game plan for escaping regulation
Facebook's plan for resisting regulation has become clear: become too big, too integrated and too influential to be broken up.
Woolworths issues coupon-scam alert for Facebook users looking for Christmas savings
Woolworths yesterday issued an urgent scam alert over a branded coupon offering Facebook users $100 off their next transaction.
Google’s $2.1 billion Fitbit bid a threat to consumers, ACCC chair Rod Sims warns
Google's recent acquisition of Fitbit has come under scrutiny, with ACCC chair Rod Sims signalling the watchdog's intentions.
New GST rules ‘level the playing field’ for independent hotels, ATO says
The tax office says new rules bringing some multinational online travel agents under the GST blanket will 'level the playing field' for SME operators.
As the ACCC drags Google to court, should Aussie startups be taking notes?
While some in the Aussie tech space may simply enjoy watching Google squirm, the ACCC's lawsuit may well mark a change in the tide.
Product safety crackdown floated as ACCC reveals millions of recalled products are floating around
The ACCC has reiterated its call for tougher product safety laws after revealing millions of dangerous products are still floating around the economy.
Four questions for the banks: What the ACCC should investigate in its mortgage pricing inquiry
Treasurer Frydenberg has asked the ACCC to do another inquiry into the banks' pricing practices, and there are four questions it ought to be asking.
Major banks cop mortgage pricing inquiry as competitors nip at their heels
The ACCC has been directed to launch a mortgage pricing inquiry that will examine barriers for consumers looking to ditch the big banks.
Telstra bill? Bin it. Australian inboxes targeted by sophisticated phishing scam
A new phishing scam posing as Telstra is targeting Australian mailboxes and all recipients are urged to delete the email immediately.
ACCC puts businesses “on notice” to overhaul customer loyalty schemes
The ACCC is warning businesses to review loyalty program practices in light of consumer issues, starting with data usage and customer communication.
“Something to hide?”: Franchisors fail ACCC compliance checks
A round of ACCC compliance checks has revealed widespread non-compliance with franchisor regulations in the food services industry.
