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ASIC launches probe into ASX after ‘repeated failures’
Securities 2025-06-16 10:55 am By Cindy Cameronne

The corporate regulator has launched an inquiry into the Australian Securities Exchange following “repeated and serious failures”, while discontinuing its investigation into a one-day technical failure in December 2024.

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Emma Sleep’s German parent company not on hook for misleading ads
Competition & Consumer Protection 2025-06-16 11:16 pm By Julia Kanapathippillai

Online mattress retailer Emma Sleep has admitted to misleading consumers about the sale price for mattresses, but a court has found its German parent company is not on the hook because its executives did not give directions to the Australian unit.

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NAB agrees to $15.5M penalty for ignoring hardship claims
Financial Services 2025-06-13 11:14 pm By Andy Sidler

NAB has agreed to pay a $15.5 million penalty for failing to respond to customer hardship notices, around half the size of the penalty ASIC is seeking against Westpac for similar breaches of the Credit Code. 

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Mobil admits ACCC’s claim it misled consumers about fuel, says it lost money
Competition & Consumer Protection 2025-06-13 9:02 am By Sam Matthews

Mobil Oil has admitted it misled consumers by falsely claiming it was selling a specific brand of fuel at Far North Queensland petrol stations, but cites the challenges of supplying the fuel to the region, which it says was a loss-making exercise. 

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Red Bull wins opposition to SeaBull trade mark
Food and Beverage 2025-06-13 9:03 am By Cindy Cameronne

Red Bull has won its opposition to a Chinese beverage manufacturer’s bid to register ‘SeaBull’ as a trade mark for non-alocoholic drinks, with an IP Australia delegate finding the mark is deceptively similar to Red Bull’s.

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ATO gets shot at undoing landmark tax ruling with High Court grant
Tax 2025-06-12 11:12 pm By Cat Fredenburgh

The High Court has agreed to hear the ATO’s bid to reverse landmark ruling that found an unpaid present entitlement to a corporate beneficiary is not a loan under tax law, a decision that affects $50 billion in trust distributions. The Tax Office won special leave from the High Court on Thursday, as it seeks…

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ACCC won’t oppose Allianz’ tie-up with RAA
Competition & Consumer Protection 2025-06-12 11:05 pm By Sam Matthews

The ACCC will not oppose Allianz Australia’s plan to acquire the personal insurance business of the RAA after finding the transaction, which is part of a $642 million deal, does not pose a substantial threat to competition in the South Australian market.  Insurance giant Allianz announced the $642 million deal with the Royal Automobile Association…

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Griffith University to pay $8.34M to underpaid staff
Employment 2025-06-12 11:04 pm By Julia Kanapathippillai

Griffith University has signed an enforceable undertaking to backpay $8.34 million in wages, interest and superannuation to 5,457 staff who were underpaid over a nine-year period.

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ACCC drags Jayco to court for alleged misleading advertising
Competition & Consumer Protection 2025-06-12 11:05 pm By Julia Kanapathippillai

Caravan giant Jayco faces enforcement action for allegedly making misleading claims about the off-road capabilities of its vehicles.

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Australian Unity taken to court over $9.5M investment in risky mortgage fund
Financial Services 2025-06-11 11:55 pm By Andy Sidler

The Australian Securities and Investments Commission has launched action against Australian Unity, alleging it pumped more than $9.5 million into a risky mortgage scheme without properly vetting investors.

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