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ACCC accuses pharma company Alkaloids of price fixing scheme over generic Buscopan
Pharmaceutical ingredients company Alkaloids of Australia and former export manager Christopher Joyce have been charged over a cartel following a price-fixing investigation by the ACCC linked to the active ingredient in stomach cramp drug Buscopan.
Google won’t touch user data for 10 years if ACCC blesses $3B Fitbit deal
Google is seeking to assuage ACCC concerns that its planned $3 billion acquisition of fitness device company Fitbit would further entrench its market power by giving it access to a treasure trove of user data, promising the regulator that it will not use data collected through wearables for advertising purposes for at least 10 years.
Qube resolves misuse of market power case against Port of Newcastle
Logistics services provider Qube has resolved a lawsuit that accused the Port of Newcastle of misusing its power in the market for port services by denying Qube's request to use its own equipment to provide dry bulk unloading services at the port.
Telstra faces $50M penalty for ‘exploiting’ Indigenous consumers
Telstra is facing the second highest penalty ever imposed under consumer law for signing up Indigenous customers to post-paid mobile plans, with the ACCC alleging the telco exploited social and cultural vulnerabilities and caused "severe" financial hardship and distress, with one customer scared they would be incarcerated for not paying up.
Judge tosses most of ACCC’s defective caravans case against Jayco
A judge has dismissed the bulk of a consumer case brought by the ACCC against caravan and campervan manufacturer Jayco Corp, finding that the regulator's action fell short of proving allegations of unconscionable conduct.
Peters tried to ice competitors out of frozen treats market, ACCC claims
The ACCC has taken iconic Australian ice cream company Peters to court for allegedly harming competition in the market for single serve ice cream supplied to service stations, depriving ice cream lovers of cheaper varieties of frozen treats.
Epic Games takes competition battle with Apple to Australia
Epic Games, maker of the popular Fortnite game, has taken its courtroom battle with Apple to Australia, hitting the tech giant with a lawsuit for allegedly abusing its market power.
Businesses will soon face fines for unfair contract terms
Businesses will face fines for imposing unfair contract terms on consumers and small businesses under expected changes to Australian Consumer Law announced Tuesday.
Birds Eye changes ‘Made in Australia’ labels after ACCC smells something fishy
The owner of Birds Eye frozen foods has agreed to change its 'Made in Australia' labelling on 31 frozen fish products after the ACCC raised concerns that the products may have breached the Australian Consumer Law's Country of Origin provisions.
Home security company ADT to refund customers billed after ending contracts
Home security provider ADT Security has agreed to repay customers after admitting it likely made false or misleading representations by invoicing customers who had already terminated their contracts.