The Latest Breaking News from ACCC

ACCC investigates allegation Qantas's flight credit policy 'unfair and unworkable'

Choice has lodged a formal complaint with the consumer watchdog about Qantas's flight credit policy. The airline admits it currently holds $1.4 billion in travel vouchers.

ABC News · Apr 11, 2022

Telstra rolls out SMS scam filter in response to surge in dodgy mobile phone texts

The telecommunications giant is responding to a surge in scam messages on its network with a filter designed to block the texts before they reach mobile devices. So how does it work, and why has it taken so long?

ABC News · Apr 7, 2022

Fuel prices dropping but NRMA urges more transparency

NRMA urges action on a fuel pricing app for the ACT

The Canberra Times · Apr 7, 2022

The power of one: Gina Cass-Gottlieb on becoming the first woman to lead the ACCC

The high-powered lawyer’s career was dominated by defending the big end of town. So what can Australians expect from her tenure as head of the consumer watchdog?

The Guardian - AU · Mar 25, 2022

Not so sweet: Peters Ice Cream fined $12 million over dodgy ice-cream deal

Peters Ice Cream has been caught preventing competitors like Bulla and Gelativo from selling their products at petrol stations and convenience stores. 

The New Daily · Mar 25, 2022

Peters Ice Cream slapped with $12m fine

Peters Ice Cream has been hit with a $12 million fine for blocking the distribution of competitor products to petrol stations and convenience stores.

AAP · Mar 25, 2022

‘Kept in the dark’: Optus, TPG, Telstra breach consumer trust over NBN speeds

Internet users are being urged to independently check the speed of their plans after Australia’s largest telcos were caught charging for dodgy NBN.

The New Daily · Mar 23, 2022

Ghost fares and extensions: what to do with flight credits for Covid cancellations

Thousands of Australian travellers are stuck with flight credits, and while pursuing a refund can be onerous, there are other options

The Guardian - AU · Mar 21, 2022

The ACCC is suing Meta for celebrity crypto scam ads on Facebook. Here's why the tech giant could be found liable

On the last day of his 11 years as chair of the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC), Rod Sims announced the commission is bringing a “world-first” claim against Meta (owner of Facebook) in the Federal Court for false or misleading conduct.

The Conversation · Mar 21, 2022

Australia sues Meta for ads promoting cryptocurrency scams

The Aussie watchdog says the ads promoted crypto scams by using photos of prominent Australian figures.

Input · Mar 18, 2022