investigation
No complaints from the ACCC: UK-inspired ‘super complaints’ legislation introduced in Parliament
20 March 2024
Bill proposes streamlined and expedited complaints process for consumer or small business advocacy groups
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Ace or Duff?
15 July 2022
US Department of Justice investigates the PGA Tour over antitrust concerns
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Lights Out on Price Gouging
27 June 2022
ACCC and AER announce joint investigation into potential price gouging by energy companies amid Australian power crisis.
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Scaffold for criminal charges fails
20 August 2021
On 17 August 2021, the CDPP withdrew criminal cartel charges against the CFMMEU and Mr O’Mara. Combined with the acquittals in the Country Care case and recent developments in the $2.5 billion ANZ share placement case, this prompts reflection on the pursuit of criminal proceedings to deter companies, their executives and employees from engaging in cartel conduct.
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Eyes in the back of its head – regulators’ cooperation framework MOU
7 September 2020
ACCC and other competition authorities sign "Multilateral Mutual Assistance and Cooperation Framework for Competition Authorities" MOU
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One-sided protections are (un)fair game for regulator intervention
5 April 2019
ACCC intervention into standard form stevedore contracts sheds light on its approach to B2B unfair contract terms
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Cementing a new record – Federal Court imposes highest ever $1 million penalty for construction industry secondary boycotts
8 March 2018
The ACCC’s priority focus on anti-competitive behaviour in the commercial construction sector lays solid foundations for 2018
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Extended warranties in the firing line from ACCC, ASIC and class actions
7 July 2017
Extended warranties have been attracting an increasing amount of regulatory scrutiny in recent years
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Sparking submissions on electricity pricing
13 June 2017
ACCC releases retail electricity pricing and supply inquiry issues paper
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