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Lactalis breached Dairy Code by not publishing milk prices, court rules
A judge has found that dairy processor Lactalis Australia breached a mandatory industry code between farmers and processors requiring it to publish milk supply contracts on its website.
Noni B owner pays up over ‘ACCC approved’ products
Noni B owner Mosaic Brands has paid $266,400 in fines after allegedly misleading customers about selling “FDA approved” face masks and “ACCC approved” hot water bottles.
Class action probe targets Aussie Home Loans over ‘worthless’ policies
Aussie Home Loans is facing a class action investigation for allegedly selling “essentially worthless” policies to homeowners.
Roof tiling companies, directors cop $420,000 penalty in ACCC cartel case
A judge has ordered two Sydney roof tiling businesses and their directors to pay a total of $420,000 in penalties after making admissions in proceedings brought by the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission alleging they rigged bids for construction at the University of Sydney.
Aveo class action members facing novel funding order protected by court, judge says
A judge has approved an opt-out notice in a class action against retirement home provider Aveo Group that advises of a proposed application for a controversial funding order that would put a lien on some group members homes.
Scenic Cruises ordered to pay $10M to passengers forced to take the bus
A judge has ordered Scenic Cruises to pay just over $10 million to travellers who were promised a “once in a lifetime cruise along the grand waterways of Europe” but were instead forced to take the bus from city to city.
Meta can’t keep ACCC case over scam crypto ads under wraps
Facebook-owner Meta has lost its bid for broad non-publication orders in its battle with the ACCC over material it says could prejudice jury members in criminal proceedings by mining magnate Andrew Forrest. 
ACCC appeals ruling on Retail Food Group sample stores
The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission has appealed a judgment that found its case alleging Retail Foods Group misled franchisees should be run using a sample of stores.
Cartel case dropped against director of money transfer biz
The director of a money transfer business accused of fixing foreign exchange rates has been let off the hook after four other people associated with the business entered guilty pleas to six charges of criminal cartel conduct. 
Retail Food Group tries to shut down franchisee class action
Retail Food Group wants to shut down a class action brought on behalf of current and former franchisees of its Michel's Patisserie chain who claim to have suffered losses stemming from changes to the franchise giant's supply chain in 2015 and 2016.