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John Durie: Government to outlaw unfair contracts this year, as ACCC grapples with how to tackle merger laws

In a boon to small business, new rules outlawing unfair contract terms should be introduced into federal Parliament this year, according to Assistant Minister for Treasury Andrew Leigh.

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John Durie: Companies that breach competition law could be fined $50 million under new Labor plan

"It’s hard for small businesses to compete if larger companies use sneaky tactics to try to dominate the market," said Assistant Treasurer Stephen Jones.

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John Durie: Waste removal business Bingo pleads guilty to ACCC’s price fixing charges

Bingo’s former managing director and CEO, Daniel Tartak has also been charged with two criminal cartel offences.

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John Durie: Qantas’s acquisition of Alliance no sure thing as ACCC prepares to detail concerns

The ACCC is expected to make its concerns clear about the proposed Qantas takeover of Alliance Airlines when it releases a statement of issues on Thursday.

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John Durie: CBA sets sights on business sector as it battles with NAB for market share

The good news for potential customers is in a market where interest rates are increasing the banks may be prepared to cut deals to win your business.

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John Durie: Aussie businesses can now monitor and benchmark ESG practices through new SaaS tool

The ESG Software-as-a-Service platform created by Australian entrepreneur Frank Meehan was officially launched in Australia this month by new owner FiscalNote.

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John Durie: Service-based economy dominates Australia, but productivity growth at lowest rate in 60 years

The Productivity Commission’s interim report said the service sector accounts for 80% of output and 90% of employment in Australia.

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John Durie: Equity stakes in Port of Geelong bid likely to change to acquiesce to ACCC concerns

The Spirit Super-controlled bidding consortium for the Port of Geelong is set to change to clear concerns from the ACCC over the $1.2 billion deal.

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John Durie: ANZ chooses formal authorisation process to garner ACCC green light on Suncorp deal

ANZ has chosen an unusual route to gain clearance from the ACCC for its Suncorp acquisition, opting to go through a formal authorisation process that means public benefit will also be considered.

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John Durie: ACCC unlikely to rule against ANZ’s Suncorp takeover despite increased market strength

The ACCC will closely investigate the ANZ's $4.9 billion takeover of Queensland-based Suncorp Bank, but will ultimately clear the deal because it doesn’t substantially lessen competition, says John Durie.

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John Durie: ACCC tipped to clear Telstra’s interest in Fetch TV, as telco looks to enter streaming market

The ACCC will rule on two mergers involving dominant companies this week, with both deals expected to clear due to the market circumstances.

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John Durie: Small business on the losing side in the battle against staff shortages

Competition with big corporations to retain and hire staff amid widespread shortages is now emerging as a new hurdle for small business.

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