Telstra tells 65% of post-paid mobile customers to expect price hikes from September
The cost of post-paid mobile plans will rise for most Telstra customers from next month, the telco giant has confirmed, putting new pressure on consumers and small businesses already faced with surging inflation.
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.
Aussies have been scammed out of more than $20 million in fake bond investment schemes this year
There were 228 reports of imposter bond scams between January and June, compared with 82 reports in the same period last year, Scamwatch revealed on Wednesday.
“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".
John Durie: Equity stakes in Port of Geelong bid likely to change to acquiesce to ACCC concerns
The Spirit Super-controlled bidding consortium for the Port of Geelong is set to change to clear concerns from the ACCC over the $1.2 billion deal.
“The harm can be significant”: Caravan suppliers put on notice by ACCC amid skyrocketing complaints
It's a $23 billion industry but 80% of caravan owners say they're having big problems, according to a new report from the consumer watchdog.
ACCC reveals three-pronged plan to make Australia one of the most challenging scam targets in the world
ACCC boss Gina Cass-Gottlieb has outlined her favoured approach for reducing the ‘financial and emotional devastation’ that scammers cause Australians.
John Durie: ANZ chooses formal authorisation process to garner ACCC green light on Suncorp deal
ANZ has chosen an unusual route to gain clearance from the ACCC for its Suncorp acquisition, opting to go through a formal authorisation process that means public benefit will also be considered.
John Durie: ACCC unlikely to rule against ANZ’s Suncorp takeover despite increased market strength
The ACCC will closely investigate the ANZ's $4.9 billion takeover of Queensland-based Suncorp Bank, but will ultimately clear the deal because it doesn’t substantially lessen competition, says John Durie.
John Durie: ACCC tipped to clear Telstra’s interest in Fetch TV, as telco looks to enter streaming market
The ACCC will rule on two mergers involving dominant companies this week, with both deals expected to clear due to the market circumstances.
Ransomware, phishing and identity theft: Five scam trends Aussies are falling victim to
This article focuses on the five scam types that have grown most in value since 2020.
ACCC takes Ultra Tune back to court over allegations it breached franchising orders
Car repair business Ultra Tune has again found itself facing legal action from Australia’s competition and consumer watchdog in relation to its dealings with franchisees.
