Posts tagged "John Durie"

COSBOA has formally releases a statement of intent in the wake of internal and external criticism of its pre-Jobs Summit deal with the Australian Council of Trade Unions.

The NSW Lotteries and Newsagents Association and the Independent Food Distributors Association are among the COSBOA members which have expressed concern at the lack of consultation regarding the ACTU meeting.

The ACCC has a decidedly mixed record in its criminal cartel cases, with the latest being the Vietnamese money case that saw charges dropped against the only defendant who challenged the proceedings.

Brookfield’s $1.2 billion sale of the Port of Geelong to a range of superannuation funds has collapsed after the ACCC objected to the deal on competition grounds.

"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.

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

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.

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.

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

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

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.

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.