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ACCC calls for $10M penalty against Honda for misleading customers
The consumer regulator has asked a judge to impose penalties of almost $10 million  against Honda Australia for misleading the customers of two former authorised dealerships, a penalty up to 10 times what the car maker says it should pay.
Qantas breaks silence on ACCC case over flight cancellations
Qantas has responded to ACCC proceedings alleging it sold thousands of tickets on cancelled flights, saying the period in which the alleged unlawful conduct occurred was one of "well-publicised upheaval" for airlines.
ACCC to seek $250M penalty against Qantas in flight cancellation case
The ACCC will seek a record penalty of more than $250 million against Qantas for selling tickets on cancelled flights, saying companies were not "sufficiently" scared of the consequences of misleading consumers.
ACCC takes Qantas to court for selling tickets on cancelled flights
The ACCC has initiated court proceedings against Qantas for allegedly continuing to sell tickets on more than 8,000 flights that had been cancelled weeks earlier.
BlueScope hit with record $57.5M penalty for attempted price-fixing
A judge has hit BlueScope Steel with a $57.5 million penalty for engaging in attempted cartel conduct and ordered a former executive to personally pay a $575,000 penalty.
$4.9B ANZ, Suncorp merger heads to Competition Tribunal
ANZ has lodged an application asking the Australian Competition Tribunal to reverse the competition regulator's rejection of its $4.9 billion tie-up with Queensland-based Suncorp.
Wealth guru Dominique Grubisa can’t get more detail about ACCC’s case
Dominique Grubisa has come up short in her bid to have the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission file formal pleadings in its case alleging she misled students enrolled in her real estate investing and wealth management courses.
Dell cops $10M penalty for misleading customers about discounts
Dell Australia has been ordered to pay a $10 million penalty for making false and misleading representations about the discount prices of add-on computer monitors.
Telstra, TPG give up fight over $1.8B network sharing deal
Telstra and TPG will not challenge a decision by the Australian Competition Tribunal to uphold the ACCC's rejection of their proposed regional network sharing agreement.
GCs need to make sure companies can back up green credentials, ACCC warns
The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission has released guidelines to help businesses avoid greenwashing and greenhushing, calling on general counsel to avoid broad terms like ‘sustainable’ and ensure businesses have research to back up green claims.