John Durie: ACCC now formally investigating Google’s $7.9 billion Mandiant acquisition
The $7.9 billion Mandiant deal is Google’s second biggest ever behind the $18.6 billion takeover of Motorola in 2012.
Experts warn Telstra-TPG tie-up could see regional customers pay more for internet
Australians could be charged more for their mobile internet if a proposed partnership between Telstra and TPG is approved by the consumer watchdog.
Enova Energy forced into voluntary administration due to “the current diabolical state of the energy market.”
Australia’s first community-owned energy retailer Enova Energy has been placed into voluntary administration, with the “diabolical state of the energy market” forcing the company out of business.
John Durie: With its energy investigation, the ACCC is in danger of becoming a government lap dog
ACCC boss Gina Cass-Gottlieb should be wary about raising expectations in the wake of the extraordinary focus on her utterly expected inquiry into electricity pricing.
ACCC investigating energy market profits and potential market manipulation as SMEs bear weight of high prices
Australia's consumer watchdog says it is prepared to take action against energy market participants "distorting or manipulating" prices, as households and small businesses feel the brunt of extreme cost increases.
John Durie: Labor to introduce super complaints function to fast-track small business grievances to the ACCC
Assistant Treasurer for Competition Andrew Leigh told SmartCompany a new complaints avenue for small business representatives would provide better channels to the ACCC from “trusted representative bodies”.
John Durie: Transport on the agenda for ACCC, as decisions on the Port of Geelong, and Virgin-Qantas Alliance stoush loom
The ACCC has three key decisions before it that could have a big impact on the transport and trade sectors.
John Durie: Least cost routing in the spotlight as ACCC pursues Mastercard over misuse of power
The ACCC's case against Mastercard is its second-ever section 46 case since the law was amended five years ago, alleging the payments giant misused its market power.
John Durie: ACCC takes Mastercard to court over card payment agreements with retailers
The ACCC alleges that after the RBA changed the rules in 2017 to demand so-called least cost routing, Mastercard did deals with the major retailers in an attempt to sidestep the new directives.
Worker shortages, inflation, and climate: Here are the key small business concerns as Labor takes power
Sensing the potential for a Labor shake-up in Canberra, small business organisations have expressed their key concerns.
John Durie: Economic challenges remain, but Albanese’s new government could make life simpler for small business
As dramatic as election night proved to be, the reality facing business today starts with an economy tipped to slow by 50%, rising interest rates and continued chronic skill shortages.
Watchdogs are cracking down on greenwashing, so how can your business back up its sustainability claims?
Local businesses that gild the lily on their green credentials are being targeted by authorities — and it’s not just the top end of town that’s under intense scrutiny.
