ACCC says stop: Woolies, Coles dragged over dodgy loyalty tracking
Woolworths and Coles have been told by the ACCC to stop using their loyalty schemes to track customers in ways that limit their control.
Unfair contract holding you back? The ACCC wants to hear about it
The ACCC has reiterated its focus on unfair contract terms, encouraging businesses to get in touch if they believe they're being done a dodgy.
Kaufland to open right next door to Aldi, Coles, Big W in Queensland
Kaufland is setting up shop right next to its biggest competitors in Queensland, as it tests its hypermarket model Down Under.
“Logical step”: Unfair insurance contracts targeted in busy week for Treasury
In a busy week for government, unfair insurance contracts are on the agenda, alongside measures to restrict cash payments.
‘No choice’: ACCC finds Google, Facebook market power makes life difficult for small businesses
The ACCC has found dealings between Google, Facebook and small businesses lack transparency and adequate dispute resolution mechanisms.
Government drags heels, confirming unfair contracts consultation for late-2019
The government will not hold a consultation on whether to outlaw unfair contracts until "late-2019", as renewed calls surface to get on with it.
Music in stores: ACCC demands music licensing reform as complexity complaints pile up
The competition regulator wants APRA AMCOS to change its operating model for music licensing before it gives it a tick of approval.
“Unsustainably high rents”: National furniture chain Focus Group collapses into administration
National retail chain Focus Group has collapsed into administration, blaming "unsustainably high rents" for unprofitable operations.
“Systemic wage theft”: Workers to chase employers for stolen pay under new Labor plan
Workers will have access to a new small claims jurisdiction to chase employers for up to $100,000 in stolen wages if Labor wins the upcoming election.
‘Collab not compete’: Why small-business owners should befriend their competitors
As a business owner, I am a true advocate for empowerment and a huge believer in bringing competitors up the success ladder with me.
Government backs small biz justice reform as Labor moves on ‘double dipping’ for casual workers
Facing losing a second vote in the house in as many weeks, the coalition has caved on otherwise uncontroversial access to justice reforms.
Business groups will be empowered to force ACCC investigations under Labor’s “super-complaint” policy
Selected small-business advocacy groups will be empowered to direct the nose of the ACCC if Labor wins the next election.
