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ACCC Keeping A Close Eye On US Class Action Against Google

Elise Reid June 5, 2020 No Comments

The ACCC says it is keeping a close eye on the US$5 billion (A$7.2 billion) class action suit against brough against Google in California. The suit alleges that Google has…

Samsung Still Fighting Claims They Misled Consumers About Water Resistance

Elise Reid June 5, 2020 No Comments

Samsung Electronics Australia is still fighting claims that it made false, misleading, and deceptive representations in advertising the water resistance of various Galaxy smartphones. The ACCC commenced Federal Court proceedings…

ACCC Prohibits Minimum Advertised Prices On Dewalt Power Tools

Elise Reid June 4, 2020 No Comments

The ACCC has rejected Stanley Black & Decker’s proposal to set a minimum advertised price for Dewalt power tools, accessories and attachments, concluding that the detriments to the public would…

NBN Co Admits To Misleading Customers

Elise Reid June 2, 2020 No Comments

NBN Co has admitted it misled Canberra consumers and businesses in 2019. The company sent multiple letters stating they needed to move to the NBN or they would lose their…

NBN Usage Jumps, Rollout Nears End On Work-From-Home

Computer Daily News May 27, 2020 No Comments

CANBERRA: More than seven million Australians are now connected to the NBN – and usage has jumped significantly, apparently due to the Covid 19 situation, which has sent many to…

How The ACCC Proposes To Make Google & Facebook Pay For Content

Elise Reid May 19, 2020 No Comments

The ACCC has just released its concept paper for the mandatory code to address the bargaining power imbalances between Australia’s media companies and tech giants Google and Facebook. The ACCC…

Authorities Launch Policy For Consumer Data Rights

Elise Reid May 8, 2020 No Comments

The ACCC and the Australian Information Commissioner (OAIC) have released the new Compliance and Enforcement Policy for the Consumer Data Right, which aims to give consumers greater access to and…

ACCC: ‘Mainly Bad, But Some Good From COVID-19’

Elise Reid May 5, 2020 No Comments

In his virtual address to the Australian Chamber of Commerce and Industry, ACCC Chair Rod Sims said that while many challenging circumstances have arisen from the COVID-19 pandemic, there have…

Gumtree Given The Green Light To Acquire Carsguide And Autotrader

Elise Reid April 30, 2020 No Comments

The ACCC has granted the online marketplace Gumtree unconditional authorisation to acquire Cox Australia Media Solutions, which will see Gumtree Cars take over the Carsguide and Autotrader sites, with the…

ACCC: ‘We Cannot Stop Price Gouging, But New Biosecurity Act Powers Will Protect Some Products’

Elise Reid April 8, 2020 No Comments

Today, in a speech made at the Gartner CEO Forum, ACCC Chair Rod Sims said that although the commission has received a large number of complaints about excessive pricing around…