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Competition watchdog to call for power of mandatory disclosure in investigations

ACCC chief Gina Cass-Gottlieb wants legislation changed to enable it to force businesses to give up data without the need for government backing

The Guardian - AU

Fashion retailer sued over 'frustrating' parcel delays

The owner of Katies, Rivers and Noni B has said it will defend a "flawed" lawsuit brought by the consumer watchdog over the alleged slow delivery of parcels.

AAP

I contacted my bank to report a scam purchase. Why didn’t it cancel the transaction?

You’ve done all the right things since being scammed, writes Australian consumer law and policy professional Kat George. But there are a few more steps you can take to protect yourself and others

The Guardian - AU

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Woolworths’ Outgoing CEO Will Receive A Payout Of Up To $24 Million Just For Retiring

Woolworths' outgoing CEO Brad Banducci could receive up to $24 million as his "golden handshake" for retiring as CEO.

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'We're not the Soviet Union': PM on supermarket chains

Australians working for major supermarket chains would lose their jobs if the federal government forced them to break-up, Anthony Albanese says.

AAP

Light-touch competition policy hasn’t helped Australian mortgage holders. It’s time to get tough

Acquisitions such as ANZ’s of Suncorp should be presumed to be anticompetitive until proven otherwise

The Guardian - AU

Australia Regulator Warns ANZ, Suncorp Buyout Not Approved

ACCC warns against assuming approval of ANZ's buyout of Suncorp's insurance arm. Ongoing monitoring to protect competition and consumer interests in the Au...

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ANZ, Suncorp welcome takeover approval as ACCC reflects

ANZ's proposed $4.9 billion takeover of Suncorp's banking arm will proceed after a tribunal found it would not lessen competition but would benefit consumers.

AAP

Mazda fined $11.5m for misleading buyers on faulty cars

One of Australia's most popular car brands has been fined $11.5 million for misleading nine customers about their rights to refunds or replacement cars.

AAP

Soft landing for airfares but cancellations hang around

Domestic flights are cheaper but staffing shortages mean delays and cancellations are still above average.

AAP

For corporations, greed is good – so how can Australia really tackle price gouging?

Restoring wages, breaking up dominant firms and more extensive price regulation are all ways we can make an economy that serves people, not profits

The Guardian - AU

Your 5-Min Explainer On The Coles & Woolies Price Inquiry — And What It All Means For You

Coles and Woolworths have made their initial submissions to the Senate Inquiry Into Supermarket Prices, as the government works to tackle the seemingly endless increases to our grocery bills.

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Booking.com scams surge 580% with hundreds of thousands of dollars in losses, ACCC says

Travel website says some accommodation partners targeted by phishing emails but its backend systems have not been breached

The Guardian - AU

The ACCC report on affordable childcare is out. What does it say and what still needs to be done?

Labor’s subsidy increases have worked to help families better afford childcare, according to the consumer watchdog’s report – but only for now

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We paid home movers $11,000 and they damaged an irreplaceable table. What can we do?

Australian consumer law protects you for services as well as goods, writes policy professional Kat George, and you can claim not just your costs but your wasted time

The Guardian - AU

Supermarket price increases: tell us what you are seeing on shelves across Australia

After the government announced it has tasked the ACCC with conducting a year-long inquiry into the supermarkets, we want to hear about the price rises you are encountering

AAP

ACCC to 'forensically' probe supermarket prices

The deputy chair of the consumer watchdog says the body will examine information on possible supermarket price gouging as part of a new inquiry.

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Australia Launches Review into Supermarket Sector Competition and Pricing

Australia's supermarket sector is set to undergo a competition and pricing review in order to assess the level of competition and pricing practices in the ...

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Woolies And Coles Are Finally Copping An ACCC Price Inquiry And What Took Them So Long?

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has today announced that the ACCC will investigate the prices on supermarket shelves.

The Guardian - AU

Anthony Albanese announces year-long investigation into supermarket prices by ACCC

Prime minister says treasurer Jim Chalmers will direct competition watchdog to conduct 12-month price inquiry into supermarkets

AAP

Supermarket prices under gaze of consumer watchdog

Supermarket giants are accused of price gouging on fruit, vegetables and meat and the consumer watchdog will use its "full legal powers" to investigate.

The Canberra Times

I fell for a Taylor Swift online scam. How could I be that dumb?

Seriously, how could I be that dumb? There were so many red flags.

Newcastle Herald

Suspected lithium battery fire at Singleton tears through car and property

A fire that destroyed property at Singleton prompts a warning about lithium batteries.

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The PM Has Publicly Backed The ACCC In Possibly Suing Coles And Woolies Over Price Gouging

The government has said it will support the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) should it move forward and sue Woolworths and Coles over misleading prices. ACCC chair Gina Cass-Gottlieb said it was “carefully looking” at claims that some discounts the supermarkets offered could be considered deceptive conduct, with retailers allegedly increasing…

The Guardian - AU

Albanese offers extra powers for ACCC to battle supermarket price gouging

Prime minister made comments after regulator suggested it could sue grocery giants for deceptive special discounts

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