John Durie: Competition Minister raids the archives for market reform inspiration
Competition Minister Andrew Leigh will today use the 30th anniversary of the landmark Hilmer reforms to make his case for comprehensive competition reform in Australia.
ACCC flags greenwashing and scams as areas of concern in 2021 annual report review
On Tuesday, the ACCC attended the standing committee for economics for a review of the commission’s 2021 annual report. Here are four key takeaways from the session.
From cancer detection to a rollerskating club: The female-led startups awarded in UNSW Founders’ New Wave program
Startups dedicated to early lung cancer detection, a mental healthcare app, and a female rollerskating club are among the winners of The University of New South Wales Founders New Wave Cohort 10 showcase
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.
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.
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.
John Durie: Labor to introduce super complaints function to fast-track small business grievances to the ACCC
Assistant Treasurer for Competition Andrew Leigh told SmartCompany a new complaints avenue for small business representatives would provide better channels to the ACCC from “trusted representative bodies”.
John Durie: Transport on the agenda for ACCC, as decisions on the Port of Geelong, and Virgin-Qantas Alliance stoush loom
The ACCC has three key decisions before it that could have a big impact on the transport and trade sectors.
Worker shortages, inflation, and climate: Here are the key small business concerns as Labor takes power
Sensing the potential for a Labor shake-up in Canberra, small business organisations have expressed their key concerns.
ACCC raises fears online marketplaces are boosting their own listings ahead of small business sellers
The ACCC is concerned online marketplaces like Amazon, Kogan, Catch, and eBay Australia may "self-preference" their own goods over the listings of third-party sellers.
John Durie: New-look ACCC has first merger decision on its hands with THL-Apollo deal
Gina Cass-Gottlieb took the reins of the competition regulator from Rod Sims in March and this will be the first merger review in her term.
John Durie: Honda in hot water with ACCC over franchises, as regulator takes on big manufacturers
The ACCC has attacked Honda for making allegedly false statements about two car dealers that used to be franchised service operators.
