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The ACCC is urging consumers to be alert to a growing list of recalled wireless power banks, which have the potential to cause serious burns and property damage.
The ACCC has instituted proceedings in the Federal Court against Bupa HI Pty Ltd (Bupa) for breaches of the Australian Consumer Law in relation to members’ entitlements to private health insurance ...
On 8 July 2025, the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) granted an exemption under section 56GD of the Competition and Consumer Act 2010 (Cth) to Shift Financial Pty Ltd and Shift ...
The ACCC is Australia's competition regulator and national consumer law champion. We promote competition and fair trading and regulate national infrastructure to make markets work for everyone.
The interim merger process guidelines outline our processes when assessing acquisitions and expectations for how relevant stakeholders can engage.
The ACCC has launched Federal Court action against gas distributor Australian Gas Networks Limited alleging it made false and misleading representations in its ‘Love Gas’ TV and digital advertising ...
Franchisors Cash Converters Pty Ltd and MTA - Mobile Travel Agents Pty Ltd (MTA) have each paid a $16,500 penalty after the ACCC issued both companies with an infringement notice after they each ...
A new mandatory merger control regime for notifying and assessing acquisitions starts on 1 January 2026. From 1 July 2025, some changes come into effect as we transition to the new merger regime. If ...
Businesses can charge a surcharge for paying by card, but the surcharge must not be more than what it costs the business to process that payment type.
This register is a public record of all notified acquisitions under the merger control regime from July 2025 that are currently being considered or completed.