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Dan Murphy’s owner wins ACCC blessing for Beachfront Hotel acquisition
The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission has given the green light to Endeavour Group's acquisition of the Beachfront Hotel north of Darwin after the Dan Murphy's owner agreed to divest a nearby bottle shop.
Retail Food Group agrees to $10M settlement in ACCC case
Retail Food Group has agreed to a settlement worth $10 million in ACCC proceedings alleging the franchise giant misled purchasers of loss-making stores about the viability of its stores.
ACCC to weigh competition with, and without, Armaguard, Prosegur tie-up
The proposed Armaguard merger with rival Prosegur will clearly reduce competition in the cash transport industry but the world without the tie-up might be just as bleak, the ACCC has said.
Aussie Skips, CEO charged with cartel offences
Aussie Skips Recycling and Aussie Skips Bin Services have been charged with two criminal cartel offences over alleged price fixing for demolition waste services in Sydney.
ACCC accuses wealth guru Dominique Grubisa of misleading students
The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission has taken wealth guru Dominique Grubisa and her business DG Institute to court for allegedly misleading students of their real estate investing and wealth management programs.
ING Bank ran afoul of Consumer Data Right rules, ACCC claims
ING Bank has paid penalties of over $50,000 to the ACCC to resolve claims it failed to comply with the Consumer Data Right rules and misled consumers in relation to the security of its CDR service.
‘An unusual case’: ACCC gives Booktopia more time to pay $6M penalty
The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission has agreed to grant Booktopia more time to pay a $6 million penalty over an alleged misleading refund policy, after the online book retailer suffered a “massive fall” in its share price.
Home builder admits to unfair clause banning bad reviews by customers
Property developer Fowler Homes has admitted that its standard contract included an unfair non-disparagement clause preventing customers from publishing negative reviews or other feedback without the company’s permission.
Dan Murphy’s owner stumbles in bid for Darwin pub
The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission has raised preliminary competition concerns about Endeavour Group's proposed acquisition of the Beachfront Hotel north of Darwin, saying it could stymie competition in the local market for takeaway liquor.
Bloomex taken to court for ‘misleading’ consumer ratings
The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission has taken online florist Bloomex to court for allegedly violating the Australian Consumer Law by posting misleading customer ratings on its website.