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Binance agrees to $10M penalty in ASIC case, but judge wants more info
Cryptocurrency 2025-12-23 11:07 pm By Cindy Cameronne

Binance has agreed to a $10 million penalty in ASIC’s case alleging the defunct crypto firm misclassified retail customers as eligible to invest in risky derivatives, but a judge wants more details before approving the deal.

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APRA hits super trustee Diversa with additional licence conditions
Financial Services 2025-12-23 3:36 pm By Cindy Cameronne

Fresh off being sued by ASIC for investing $300 million into Falcon Capital’s failed First Guardian Master Fund, super trustee Diversa has been hit with additional licence conditions by the prudential regulator.

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ASIC questions rent-to-own company’s challenge to $7.4M penalty
ASIC 2025-12-22 4:17 pm By Sam Matthews

ASIC has questions about the “bona fides” of a rental company’s appeal of a $7.4 million penalty for unlawful loan agreements, telling a court it needs to see evidence about the “very rapid decline” of the company’s financial position.

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ACCC opposes Yamaha’s bid to acquire boat maker Telwater
Competition & Consumer Protection 2025-12-18 11:38 pm By Cat Fredenburgh

The ACCC has opposed Yamaha Motor’s proposed acquisition of aluminium trailer boat maker Telwater, saying it would result in the substantial lessening of competition in the wholesale supply of outboard motors.

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ACCC approves Coles supermarket lease acquisitions after divestment
Real Estate 2025-12-19 11:55 pm By Julia Kanapathippillai

The ACCC has given Coles the green light to acquire two leasehold interests to launch new supermarkets in Melbourne’s rapidly developing west after the supermarket giant agreed to divest its ownership and interest in its Kororoit Town Centre site.

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Apple wants to rob judgment of ‘bite’ in Epic Games case, court told
Competition & Consumer Protection 2025-12-17 11:15 pm By Cindy Cameronne

Orders proposed by Apple after a judge’s finding that the digital giant and rival Google engaged in anti-competitive conduct would “rob the court’s findings of their detail, their efficacy and their bite”, Epic Games has said.

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ACCC takes HelloFresh, Youfoodz to court over alleged subscription traps
Competition & Consumer Protection 2025-12-16 11:46 pm By Sam Matthews

The ACCC has filed proceedings against home meal delivery giants HelloFresh and Youfoodz, seeking compensation for tens of thousands of customers who were allegedly charged a fee after cancelling their subscriptions.

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Bupa class action dodges summary dismissal application
Class Actions 2025-12-15 11:21 pm By Andy Sidler

A class action against Bupa alleging the aged care provider failed to provide promised levels of care to residents can proceed, with a judge finding the case is not “fatally flawed”.

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Judge won’t hold up Google class action waiting for competing case
Class Actions 2025-12-12 11:26 pm By Sam Matthews

The judge overseeing a jointly run class action against Google, which has already fended off a third proceeding in a contest to pursue the digital giant, will not keep the case waiting for a looming fourth action.

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Coles, Woolworths to face $10M fines for price-gouging under new rules
Competition & Consumer Protection 2025-12-12 11:54 pm By Cat Fredenburgh

Under new rules that will come into effect in July, large supermarkets like Coles and Woolworths will face $10 million fines for price-gouging.

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