Billson calls on government to help SMEs resolve disputes with social media giants
The small business ombudsman has advocated for government support for small businesses that trade on digital platforms, in his submission to the ACCC's digital platform services inquiry.
ACCC raises fears online marketplaces are boosting their own listings ahead of small business sellers
The ACCC is concerned online marketplaces like Amazon, Kogan, Catch, and eBay Australia may "self-preference" their own goods over the listings of third-party sellers.
John Durie: ACCC concerned Trans-Tasman tourism merger could raise prices
The ACCC has raised concerns with the proposed merger between New Zealand-based camper van supplier THL and Brisbane-based Apollo.
Small businesses have only two days left to comment on digital platform fairness for the ACCC inquiry
Submissions to the ACCC Digital Platform Services Inquiry, investigating how tech juggernauts operate in Australia, close Friday.
ACCC takes Uber to court over ‘misleading’ and ‘deceptive’ app messages
Uber has admitted it breached Australian Consumer Law through cancellation warning messages and Uber Taxi fare estimates.
John Durie: New-look ACCC has first merger decision on its hands with THL-Apollo deal
Gina Cass-Gottlieb took the reins of the competition regulator from Rod Sims in March and this will be the first merger review in her term.
John Durie: Honda in hot water with ACCC over franchises, as regulator takes on big manufacturers
The ACCC has attacked Honda for making allegedly false statements about two car dealers that used to be franchised service operators.
Concerning spike in scams targeting flood ravaged communities, ACCC says
Flood victims are being warned about a concerning spike in scammers preying on their vulnerability as they clean up in the aftermath of consecutive flood disasters.
Pfizer bids $100 million to acquire Australian COVID-19 testing startup
Pfizer has made a $100 million bid to acquire eight-year-old Australian diagnostic technology company ResApp.
Red tape cuts and digital transformation on the agenda at COSBOA National Small Business Summit
SMEs are navigating the practical terms of how businesses can manage scaling up their technology and workforce at the annual COSBOA summit this week.
Uber and DiDi stick to fuel surcharges, even as excise is slashed
Uber and DiDi are not planning to remove or reduce temporary fuel surcharges, even after the federal budget cut costs by 22 cents per litre.
Fuel excise deadline a “trap” for government and business, Shippit CEO warns
Labor has warned the temporary discount on the fuel excise is a thinly laid "trap" that could snap in September, while Shippit CEO Rob Hango-Zada has warned businesses could be forced to pick up the tab.
