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Telstra and Optus lose as small NBN retailers take on the giants with tailored plans: ACCC

Telco giants Telstra and Optus are losing ground to smaller independent retailers, the ACCC has said in a new NBN report.

The New Daily · Feb 23, 2022

Rapid test kits were not redirected: ACCC

The head of the ACCC has confirmed there were false reports of rapid test kits being redirected to the federal government and the watchdog is investigating.

AAP · Feb 23, 2022

Wire and poles problem for AGL bid: ACCC

Billionaire Mike Cannon-Brookes still wants to buy AGL Energy, but the competition watchdog is worried about the consortium holding wires, poles and generators.

AAP · Feb 23, 2022

Inside what happened when Facebook blanked Australian news a year ago

It has been a year since Facebook "blanked" local news. Here's the inside story of what happened, as revealed in documents released under Freedom of Information laws.

ABC News · Feb 17, 2022

‘Extremely concerned’: ACCC calls for reform as gas prices rise

The consumer watchdog has urged the Morrison government to extend a crackdown as falling supply threatens to further raise gas prices for households.

The New Daily · Feb 16, 2022

ACCC ruling to ease WA, NT supply issues

The competition watchdog has given freight companies special permission to co-operate to get groceries into WA and the NT, after supply chains broke down.

AAP · Feb 15, 2022

Basin states agree to support ACCC Murray-Darling Basin water market reforms to regulate brokers and market behaviour

Basin state governments have agreed water brokers should be regulated like real estate agents and financial professionals, as they work toward implementing the ACCC's recommendations.

ABC News · Feb 15, 2022

‘Distraught’: Watchdog probes dodgy Valentine’s Day flower sales tactics

The expensive Valentine's Day flowers you ordered online could be costing you and local businesses more than they're worth.

The New Daily · Feb 11, 2022

George Christensen claims a new study found ivermectin has anti-viral properties. But that's not the full story

Nationals backbencher George Christensen this week shared a new Japanese study which he said proves ivermectin has "anti-viral" properties. But that's not the full story.

ABC News · Feb 10, 2022

‘Very difficult to justify’: Watchdog slams major retailers for price gouging on rapid antigen tests

Major retail chains BP and IGA have been named and shamed by the consumer watchdog for ripping off shoppers with exorbitant rapid antigen test (RAT) prices.

The New Daily · Feb 1, 2022