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Government Warn Facebook & Google, ‘We Will Not Hesitate To Act’

Elliot Nash December 12, 2019 No Comments

Facebook and Google have been put ‘on notice’ by the Australian Government following their long-awaited response to the National Watchdogs Digital Platforms Inquiry report. With pressure mounting on the Government…

Morrison Gov Worried Tech Giants Might Have To Pay More Tax

Elliot Nash December 4, 2019 No Comments

Despite posting a corporate tax bill of just $26.5 million and $11.8 million for Google and Facebook respectively, the Morrison government has expressed concern over the possibility of forcing tech…

National Watchdog Call For Better e-SIM Implementation

Elliot Nash December 3, 2019 No Comments

The national watchdog is calling for greater integration and implementation of e-SIM technology to ensure the benefits of the new technology are realised in Australia to help better support the…

ACCC Wary Of Loyalty Scheme Data Practices

Elliot Nash December 3, 2019 No Comments

The National Watchdog is raising the alarm on loyalty schemes citing concerns over the amount of data collected from consumers with the Australian Consumer & Competition Commission (ACCC) reinforcing recommendations…

Morrison Gov Delays Digital Platforms Inquiry Response

Elliot Nash December 2, 2019 No Comments

Scott Morrison and his coalition government are reportedly preparing to delay a response to the Australian Competition & Consumer Commission digital platforms inquiry until next year, as his cabinet has…

How Much Does Buy Now, Pay Later Cost?

Elliot Nash December 2, 2019 No Comments

The Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) is taking a keen interest in the growing use of Buy Now Pay It Later (BNPL) services following AfterPay’s dismissal of any suggestion merchants…

Optus Misled Customers Again, Penalised $6.4 Million

Elliot Nash December 2, 2019 No Comments

Optus has been ordered to pay $6.4 million in penalties following revelations that the telecommunications company has misled its customers, again. As ordered by the Federal Court, Optus Internet Pty Limited and…

Kayo Penalised For Misleading Subscription Offer

Jan Arreza December 2, 2019 No Comments

Kayo Sports has paid a $12,600 fine after the ACCC issued an infringement notice for allegedly misleading consumers about their eligibility for a subscription offer. Kayo supplies a sports streaming…

Government To Fine Non-NBN Users With Broadband Tax

Elliot Nash November 28, 2019 No Comments

Updated to include comment from the Office of the Hon Paul Fletcher MP The Federal Government has reintroduced plans to tax non-NBN operated fixed-line services to fund future costs of…

Aussies Warned Of Rampant Online Shopping Scams

Jan Arreza November 25, 2019 No Comments

ACCC-run website Scamwatch is warning Australians to be cautious of online shopping scams in the lead up to the holiday season, as figures show that we have already lost more…