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Watchdog concerned by Transurban EastLink road takeover

The ACCC has raised preliminary competition concerns over Transurban's proposed acquisition of Horizon Roads, the operator of Melbourne's EastLink toll road.

AAP

Henderson Advocacy thumbs nose at regulators over gag clause

No action on real estate firm that boasts using gag clause in contracts.

Newcastle Herald

Prime reason to sue Amazon for catching customers in its web

A high profile lawsuit against e-commerce giant Amazon over so-called “dark patterns” will be familiar to regulators in Australia.

The New Daily

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Alan Kohler: Time to revisit the Allan Fels system of price control – naming and shaming

It’s time to revisit the Fels system of price control.That is – put some resources into price surveillance, and name and shame the gougers.

The New Daily

Here's where the Microsoft-Activision deal stands around the world

With a handy map!

PC Gamer

Tribunal reaffirms ACCC in blocking Telstra-TPG deal

The Australian Competition Tribunal has backed the competition watchdog's move to block Telstra and TPG's $1.8 billion spectrum-sharing deal.

The New Daily

A Batch Of Gemstones Sold Across Vic & NSW Have Been Recalled Bc They May Contain Asbestos

Not the vibes we want.

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Watchdog cracks down on dodgy sleep products for kids

Rockers and bassinets, toys with button batteries and toppling furniture are in the ACCC's sights as it cracks down on unsafe products for young children.

The New Daily

Recall of The Laundress fabric softener ordered after harmful chemical discovered

The ACCC advises that The Laundress branded fabric conditioner is being recalled after potentially cancer-causing chemical was detected.

The New Daily

Dell Faces Litigation Over Fake Monitor Discounts

Thousands of customers were misled by Dell into purchasing add-on monitors under the guise of saving money while paying full price.

Tom’s Hardware

Dell admits misleading consumers about monitor prices

Consumers who purchased monitors from Dell as an add-on to a desktop or laptop were misled about prices and charged inflated rates.

The New Daily

Rex and Bonza call for immediate overhaul of Sydney airport laws to increase competition

Aviation leaders make plea to federal government, saying higher airfares and poorer service will persist without change

The Guardian - AU

ACCC says it’s crucial that rules change to prevent Qantas, Virgin duopoly

The Albanese government is facing growing calls to crack down on major airlines like Qantas hoarding plane slots at Sydney Airport.

The New Daily

Delays, poor service, high prices: Shocking tale of woe for air travellers

Qantas and Virgin's market dominance has led to higher prices and poorer service, the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission says.

The New Daily

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Qantas-Jetstar and Virgin airline 'duopoly' driving domestic flight prices up, ACCC report says

The federal government should consider forcing airlines to pay passengers compensation if their flights get cancelled or delayed, a new consumer watchdog report says.

ABC News

Markets predict interest rate rise, ACCC says lack of competition driving up airfares, ASX closes higher after US debt ceiling deal signed — as it happened

Markets are forecasting the RBA will lift interest rates again at its meeting tomorrow, while the ASX has closed higher after a debt ceiling crisis in the US was avoided. Look back on the day's events as it happened with our blog.

The Guardian - AU

Qantas and Virgin given little incentive to cheapen air fares, watchdog warns

ACCC warns airline industry is at ‘critical juncture’ with a developing duopoly stunting competition

ABC News

Federal government to crack down on 'profiteering' under the NDIS and make overcharging for the same product illegal

The federal government is working on a new law to explicitly make it illegal to charge more for products and services because a client is on the National Disability Insurance Scheme.

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The Guardian - AU

‘Paying too much’: calls for ongoing inquiry to monitor airlines over price-gouging fears

Exclusive: consumer and aviation figures call for continued scrutiny as Australian companies post multibillion-dollar profits and ticket prices remain high

The New Daily

Retailers slapped with stiff fines over button batteries in Halloween novelties

Two Australian retailers have been fined over the supply of Halloween novelty products containing potentially lethal button batteries.

Newcastle Herald

How many versions is too many versions of Taylor Swift's Midnights?

"Where does she draw the line? How many more editions before it becomes over the top?"

The Canberra Times

New Woolworths will 'lessen competition', watchdog says

ACCC concerned about purchase of IGA, saying there are already two Woolworths nearby.

ABC News

National anti-scams centre set to open in July, as Australians lose billions to fraudsters

A national anti-scams centre is being established to help combat scams and online fraud, after Australians reported losing billions of dollars to fraudsters last year.

The Guardian - AU

Australian airlines push back on calls to compensate passengers for delays and cancellations

Exclusive: Companies say a compensation scheme like the EU’s would drive up air fares in Australia

The Guardian - AU

My $1,000 laptop died after two years. It had a one-year warranty. Is complaining a waste of time?

Your basic consumer rights aren’t interchangeable for product warranties, says Australian consumer law and policy professional Kat George – even if the warranty has expired your rights still apply

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