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Alkaloids export manager should face prison for cartel conduct, court told
Competition & Consumer Protection 2022-09-16 11:12 pm By Cindy Cameronne

The federal prosecutor has argued that the former export manager of pharmaceutical ingredient producer Alkaloids of Australia should serve prison time after pleading guilty to cartel conduct over the supply of a key chemical in generic stomach cramp drugs.

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Meta wants ACCC’s crypto ad case put on hold until criminal action resolved
Competition & Consumer Protection 2022-09-16 2:56 pm By Cindy Cameronne

Facebook owner Meta has filed a bid to pause a case by the consumer regulator over scam cryptocurrency advertisements until the determination of a private criminal action brought by mining magnate Andrew Forrest.

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Lactalis breached Dairy Code by not publishing milk prices, court rules
Competition & Consumer Protection 2022-09-16 10:19 pm By Sam Matthews

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.

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Noni B owner pays up over ‘ACCC approved’ products
Competition & Consumer Protection 2022-09-15 11:15 pm By Cindy Cameronne

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.

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Class action probe targets Aussie Home Loans over ‘worthless’ policies
Class Actions 2022-09-14 2:47 pm By Sam Matthews

Aussie Home Loans is facing a class action investigation for allegedly selling “essentially worthless” policies to homeowners.

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Roof tiling companies, directors cop $420,000 penalty in ACCC cartel case
Competition & Consumer Protection 2022-09-14 2:32 pm By Cindy Cameronne

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.

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Aveo class action members facing novel funding order protected by court, judge says
Class Actions 2022-09-13 12:31 pm By Cindy Cameronne

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.

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Scenic Cruises ordered to pay $10M to passengers forced to take the bus
Competition & Consumer Protection 2022-09-12 10:22 pm By Sam Matthews

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.

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Meta can’t keep ACCC case over scam crypto ads under wraps
Competition & Consumer Protection 2022-09-09 12:20 pm By Cindy Cameronne

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. 

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ACCC appeals ruling on Retail Food Group sample stores
Appeals 2022-09-09 12:23 pm By Cat Fredenburgh

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.

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