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Competition cop confirms REA Group investigation
The competition watchdog confirmed Thursday it was investigating real estate listings company REA Group.
ACCC has concerns about $475M merger of rural retailers Elders, Delta
The ACCC has raised concerns about the proposed acquisition by ASX-listed Elders of Delta Agribusiness, saying it could reduce competition in agriculture products.
Thermomix cops $80,000 penalty for NDIS claims
Thermomix has paid $79,200 in penalties after being served with four infringement notices over ads claiming two appliances got the National Disability and Insurance Scheme tick.
Court joins Harvey Norman class actions, appoints costs monitor
A judge has approved a bid by two law firms to join forces in class actions against Harvey Norman, but has ordered that a costs monitor be appointed to protect against duplication.
TerraCom dragged into suit over alleged false coal certificates
Coal producer TerraCom has been joined to a lawsuit brought by Korean Midland Power against a unit testing lab ALS Limited over allegedly exaggerated coal testing results. 
IG Markets class action drops conflicted remuneration claims
A class action against online trading platform IG Markets over alleged risky contracts for difference has dropped its conflicted remuneration claims after the court heard it was struggling to find a sample group member. 
Class action says AMP did ‘nothing’ for 12 years to get better rate for super clients
On the first day of a seven-week class action trial, a judge has heard that AMP Superannuation failed to renegotiate interest rates with AMP Bank for up to 12 years, despite investing as much as $2 billion in customers' superannuation with the bank.
Judge tosses financial advice class action against ex-CBA unit
A judge has dismissed a class action against ex-CBA unit Count Financial alleging that it breached it duty to act in clients’ best interests and ensure adviser remuneration was free of conflict. 
REA Group faces investigation by competition regulator
Real estate listings giant REA Group on Tuesday confirmed media reports of an investigation by the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission.
Captain Cook hit with $30M in penalties for systemic unconscionable conduct
Defunct education provider Captain Cook College and its parent company have been penalised over $30 million for enrolling thousands of vulnerable students who accrued $60 million in debt.