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Google wins High Court case against ACCC over online ads
3:58AM | Friday, 15 MarchThe High Court has handed down a decision in the ongoing case between Google and the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission, saying the search engine giant is not responsible for displaying misleading ads made by a third party.
THE NEWS WRAP: Nokia boss defends Windows Phone 8
3:00AM | Friday, 15 MarchNokia chief executive Stephen Elop has defended his company’s controversial decision to adopt Windows Phone 8 over Android or an internally developed alternative.
Complaints about franchises rise as ACCC looks to crack down
1:08AM | Thursday, 31 JanuaryComplaints to the consumer watchdog about franchises have increased as the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission increases its audits.
Start-ups urged to speak out over franchise code review
3:12AM | Monday, 11 MarchThe head of the federal government’s review of the franchising code of conduct says while he comes to the job with no pre-conceived ideas for what should change, topics such as bargaining in good faith, disclosure rules and mediation are all priorities for review.
Cotton On fined over unsafe kids' clothes: Here are four more of their controversies
3:23AM | Monday, 11 MarchCotton On is in trouble with the authorities yet again, with the retailer now fined a massive $1 million for selling children's sleepwear that was deemed so flammable it shouldn't have even been supplied.
THE NEWS WRAP: CBA to increase stake in Aussie Home Loans
12:24PM | Tuesday, 18 December“Aussie” John Symond has netted tens of millions of dollars by selling a bigger stake of his Aussie Home Loans business to the Commonwealth Bank.
ACCC to authorise new code for casual mall licensing
3:25AM | Monday, 11 MarchThe competition watchdog is likely to authorise a new voluntary code of practice for casual mall licensing, compiled by the Shopping Centre Council of Australia, which could affect start-ups.
ACCC flags new year crackdown on fake product reviews
3:35AM | Monday, 11 MarchBusinesses have been put on notice after the competition watchdog warned it will be cracking down on fake product reviews and online voucher rip-offs in the new year.
THE NEWS WRAP: Google chairman dismisses tax avoidance critics
3:38AM | Monday, 11 MarchGoogle chairman and start-up investor Eric Schmidt has brushed off criticism of the search giant’s tax avoidance, saying “It’s called capitalism.”
THE NEWS WRAP: RBA tipped to provide a pre-Christmas interest rate cut
3:04AM | Monday, 11 MarchThe Reserve Bank of Australia has been widely tipped by economists to provide a pre-Christmas interest rate cut today, amid continued concerns about the strength of the economy.
THE NEWS WRAP: Retailers frazzled by Click Frenzy site crash
3:37AM | Monday, 11 MarchClick Frenzy, Australia’s first online mass discounting event, has seen a surge in early consumer interest, with the site crashing shortly after its launch last night.
Skincare retailer hit with $100,000 fines for ‘retail price maintenance’
3:31AM | Tuesday, 12 MarchA Melbourne-based skincare retailer has been hit with $100,000 in fines for engaging in resale price maintenance, prompting the competition watchdog to issue a stern warning to suppliers.
ACCC takes HP to court
3:42AM | Tuesday, 12 MarchThe Australian Competition and Consumer Commission has brought proceedings in the Federal Court in Sydney against Hewlett-Packard for what the watchdog says are false and misleading warranties issued by the computer giant.
ACCC to clarify country of origin labelling but Australian Made Campaign says "deceptive" rules need to be changed
3:49AM | Tuesday, 12 MarchThe Australian Competition and Consumer Commission is taking new steps to address misleading claims made on labels about country of origin claims but the Australian Made Campaign says the watchdog is not going far enough.
ACCC flags financial penalties for Franchising Code breaches
3:53AM | Tuesday, 12 MarchThe Australian Competition and Consumer Commission has called for stronger sanctions for breaches of the Franchising Code as the sector continues to boom.
Companies hit with $1 million penalty for door-to-door selling practices
10:10AM | Wednesday, 3 OctoberThe Federal Court has ordered two businesses to pay a total penalty of $1 million for illegal door-to-door selling practices, following action by the competition watchdog.
Competition watchdog turns filmmaker
8:45AM | Friday, 31 AugustIt may not win any awards at Cannes, but this new short film by the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission does a slick job of warning businesses not to form cartels, through the fictional story of highly-strung underling-turned whistle blower Martin Tully.
ACCC attacks “unscrupulous industry practices” in door-to-door selling
8:39AM | Friday, 17 AugustThe consumer watchdog has issued a warning about widespread unscrupulous industry practices in the door-to-door sales industry, but the industry says many of the practices raised by the ACCC have been addressed.
ASIC warns website operators about the risks of crowdfunding
8:33AM | Wednesday, 15 AugustThe Australian Securities and Investment Commission issued a warning about the risks of crowdfunding today and said enforcement included fines of up to $22,000 and up to five years’ imprisonment.
Coalition slams NBN's six-month delay, $1.4 billion cost blowout
8:03AM | Thursday, 9 AugustThe Federal Government's control over the National Broadband Network has been questioned after it released an update for its corporate report yesterday, confirming the project will be delayed by six months and cost an extra $1.4 billion.
