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ACCC v Woolworths may have exposed the ‘magic’ of supermarket discounts – but will it change how we shop?

The seven-day trial in the watchdog’s case against the supermarket offered a rare glimpse into its internal machinations

The Guardian - AU

Supermarket giants brace for ruling on 'fake' discounts

The consumer watchdog's landmark case against Coles and Woolworths over alleged "illusory" discounts is nearing a decision after 18 sessions over two hearings.

AAP

Making tech giants pay for news was a success the first time around. It can be done again

With the release this week of the government’s News Bargaining Incentive, it’s worth reconsidering the origins and achievements of its predecessor, the News Media Bargaining Code.

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Woolies cites post-COVID instability in prices stoush

Australia's biggest supermarket chain has defended its discounts, as the consumer watchdog's joint court case against Woolies and Coles nears the finish line.

AAP

Woolworths broke its own rules intended to prevent price manipulation, court hears

The consumer watchdog’s landmark trial against the supermarket giant enters its second week of hearings in the federal court

The Guardian - AU

Woolworths’ ‘Prices Dropped’ rules intended to prevent ‘gaming’ the promotional system, executive tells court

Senior manager at supermarket giant gives evidence on day two of case brought by the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission

The Guardian - AU

How court cases against Woolworths and Coles could change the future of shopping in Australia

The consumer watchdog’s Federal Court case against Woolworths over its “prices dropped” promotions is underway and will run into next week.

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Woolies cut promo-price rest time from months to weeks

Rising inflation spurred changes to timeline limits on pricing to avoid "gaming" of promoted product prices, a supermarket executive has told a court.

AAP

Woolworths engaged in ‘marketing magic’ to trick customers, consumer watchdog tells court

The trial between the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission and the supermarket giant began in the federal court in Sydney on Tuesday

The Guardian - AU

Woolworths denies deception, blames inflation for hikes

Inflation and supplier negotiations drove prices higher, not a desire to mislead consumers with short-term hikes, Australia's biggest supermarket says.

AAP

Consumer watchdog zeroes in on Woolworths’ allegedly fake discounts as it meets supermarket giant in court

Vinegar, Tim Tams and baby rice are among the products to be scrutinised in the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission’s case

The Guardian - AU

US Live Nation and Ticketmaster verdict triggers calls for Australian investigation into ticketing rules

One insider estimates Australians pay A$10 in fees per ticket, with fans bearing the burden of monopolised music tour schedules and inflated artist values

The Guardian - AU

Consumer watchdog chomps down on Black Friday swindlers

Phony countdowns and puffed-up sale offerings across Black Friday have put about two dozen retailers in the consumer watchdog's crosshairs.

AAP

After three years, investigations and now a $4.4m lawsuit, Australia’s most controversial art exhibition finally opens

Ngura Puḻka at the National Gallery of Australia is a landmark exhibition of 30 paintings by Indigenous artists in the APY Arts Centre Collective, which was investigated over claims white workers had interfered with First Nations art

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Australians lost $2 billion to scams – and are still waiting for new anti-scam measures to take effect

Australians lost more than A$2 billion to scams in 2025, new figures from the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) show.

AAP

Long, bumpy road ahead for fuel crisis, PM warns nation

Australians are being warned the fuel crisis could worsen as Anthony Albanese uses a national address to urge motorists to think of others when filling up.

AAP

Oil exec handed largest ever fine over contract rigging

A court has fined an oil company $5 million and its chairman $1 million for cartel conduct in a case brought by the competition watchdog.

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Is your ‘sustainable’ super funding fossil fuels or weapons? How to check the fine print

Many Australians don’t realise their superannuation savings – worth A$4.5 trillion and growing – may be invested in fossil fuel companies, gambling, or even weapons manufacturers.

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PhotobookShop Cops ACCC’s First Ever Fine Over Misleading Influencer Product Reviews

“Influencers can be a powerful marketing tool, and the Australian Consumer Law applies as much to the digital world as it does to bricks and mortar retailers.”

The Guardian - AU

Victorian business fined for telling influencers to lie about paid Instagram posts in first of its kind penalty

Watchdog also fines PhotobookShop for editing a paid review from an influencer who had described process as ‘fiddly’

The Guardian - AU

As Labor faces pressure to respond boldly to oil shock, it needs to find more unconventional levers to pull

Leveraging Australian gas exports to ensure we get oil in return is among the offbeat ideas we could be hearing more about

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Albanese government appoints fuel coordinator as ACCC investigates major suppliers’ conduct in regional Australia

The federal government has appointed Anthea Harris, former chief executive of the Australian Energy Regulator and of the Energy Security Board, as Coordinator of a new Fuel Supply Taskforce.

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Anthony Albanese Has Warned Aussies Not To Panic-Buy Petrol Amidst Fuel Security Fears

“It’s not the Australian way. Just take what you need, be sensible."

The Guardian - AU

Chris Bowen declares rush on jerry cans ‘un-Australian’ as he urges end to panic buying of petrol

Energy minister says country’s fuel supply has yet to be affected by war after meeting with suppliers and retailers

AAP

Fuel ration push parked as crisis talks target pricing

Ministers say they're focused on getting more petrol into the market in response to the Iran war, rather than limiting how much motorists can buy.

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