Posts tagged "accc"

By supporting several of the Coalition's flagship small-business policies, Labor has muted potential criticism and, in some cases, given itself an edge.

The ACCC says scams increased last year, with small business emerging as the hardest hit corporate cohort, losing over $4.5 million.

When anti-competitive behaviour creeps in — that forces the hand of hotels and their potential guests — there is reason for the government to step in.

Caltex and 7-Eleven have been singled out by the ACCC for being laggards in reducing prices following a decision to axe the tampon tax.

The government says making unfair contract terms illegal will be an option on the table in an upcoming regulatory impact assessment of legislative reform.

The government has agreed to strengthen rules protecting suppliers from Woolworths, Coles and Aldi following a review of the industry code.

Expedia has axed pay parity clauses for Australian hotel and motel operators in the face of significant industry pressure.

Danish jewellery retailer Pandora has admitted it likely breached Australian Consumer Law and has entered into an EU with the ACCC.

The Greens want small business to ditch gas were possible and embrace a clean energy future, supported by $200 million in taxpayer grants.

The Fair Work Ombudsman is reviewing its use of enforcement tools in the wake of the banking royal commission as it chases higher penalties.

The Franchise Council is facing the possible creation of a new body which will represent franchisee, amid allegations it has failed the sector.

The small business ombudsman is asking for firms to come forward with complaints amid a worrying trend of rip-offs plaguing the industry.