Rod Sims: New reforms will add commercial common sense into merger laws
The merger reforms reflect a healthy approach to increased competition in our economy which will benefit consumers, most businesses, and the wider economy, writes Rod Sims.
Allan Fels: Courts should have the power to break up big businesses that behave badly
Former ACCC chair professor Fels had also recommended such a power earlier this year in his report to the Australian Council of Trade Unions on price gouging and unfair pricing practices.
Baker’s Delight POS plan denied by ACCC over franchisee pricing concerns
A Baker's Delight plan to introduce new discount pricing tiers across its franchise network has been knocked back by the ACCC, which found the system could limit how individual traders respond to local market conditions.
Government says failed competition laws have led to lower productivity and wages
The government is currently consulting on moves to strengthen competition laws, with big company mergers and acquisitions in the firing line.
Brilliant Lighting admit to engaging in resale price maintenance
Company has admitted to engaging in resale price maintenance and has submitted a court-enforceable undertaking to the Australian Competition & Consumer Commission.
Beyond the Big Four: Former ACCC boss Allen Fels calls for greater competition in the consulting sector
The ACCC should have a closer look at the consulting sector and see how greater competition might be facilitated, according to former ACCC head Allan Fels.
Australian business at ‘significant risk’ from 2023 gas shortage, ACCC warns
More Australian businesses could close if the government does not stage a drastic intervention to correct an "alarming" 10% gas shortfall forecast in 2023.
ACCC appeals Employsure penalty, says $1 million fine not enough
Workplace relations advisor Employsure was fined $1 million for advertising that misrepresented the company as a government agency, or being affiliated with one.
Competition litigator Gina Cass-Gottlieb to replace Rod Sims as ACCC chair
The federal government has named competition and antitrust litigator Gina Cass-Gottlieb as the incoming chair of the competition regulator.
Federal Court fines Employsure $1 million over misleading ads
One of the country's largest workplace relations advisors has been fined $1 million by the Federal Court for giving the false impression it was affiliated with a government agency.
Small business groups warn eftpos and BPAY merger could lead to higher merchant fees
Small business groups are urging the competition regulator to block a proposed merger of eftpos, BPAY and the NPP, saying it will result in higher merchant fees.
Caravan manufacturer Jayco fined $75,000 for failing to offer refund on faulty product
A court has fined caravan manufacturer Jayco $75,000 for breaching consumer law, after it failed to refund a customer for a faulty product.
