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ACCC seeks consumer, supplier submissions in grocery sector probe

Meanwhile, there is a call for co-ops to be encouraged to increase competition in the sector.

Petstock surprise prompts ACCC chief to call for ‘urgent’ merger law reform

“Without effective merger control, we are all likely to face higher prices, lower quality, less innovation, less choice ...
ACCC to conduct enquiry on Australian supermarkets' pricing and competition

ACCC to conduct enquiry on Australian supermarkets’ pricing and competition

The ACCC will examine competition in the supermarket sector and how it has evolved since the last inquiry in 2008. 

Woolworths’ Petstock takeover cleared to proceed

The ACCC accepted Petstock's court-enforceable undertakings to divest several assets to address competition concerns.
Fruit grower Nutrano penalised for alleged Horticulture Code breaches

Fruit grower Nutrano penalised for alleged Horticulture Code breaches

The ACCC accused Nutrano of failing to provide transparent information about sales prices.

Costco fined for mislabelling seafood origin

The company sold the lobster packages in early January and stated on the labels that they were ‘Australian lobsters’, wh...

ACCC releases new guidelines for businesses over environmental claims

The guidance aims to address the issue identified by the ACCC’s recent report, which found 57 per cent of businesses rev...

New safety laws commence for food delivery riders

Safework NSW reminded food delivery riders that if they do not follow the new laws, consequences could prove costly – a ...

Endeavour agrees to divest Adelaide bottle shop to appease ACCC

“The BWS in Seaford Central and Beach Hotel’s Cellarbrations are the two largest bottle shops in the local area and are ...

RFG settles unconscionable conduct case brought by ACCC

Settlement consists of payments to franchisees and waivers of debt totalling approximately $10 million, says ACCC chair...
FMCG suppliers warned of looming pallets shortage this Christmas (again)

FMCG suppliers warned of looming pallets shortage this Christmas (again)

Déjà vu? Yes, because the same shortage happened last year after Covid disrupted the supply chain, leaving pallets stran...

ACCC to conduct ‘internet sweeps’ targeting greenwashing

"There are growing concerns that some businesses are falsely promoting their environmental or green credentials," said D...

ACCC clears the way for Wesfarmers to acquire Priceline parent

In talking with stakeholders, the ACCC found few concerns about potential market disruption because there are a large nu...

ACCC clears the way for Wesfarmers to acquire Priceline parent

In talking with stakeholders, the ACCC found few concerns about potential market disruption because there are a large nu...

Pharmacies, grocers face ACCC probe over ‘outrageous’ RAT price gouging

Complaints run to 150 a day with consumers being charged as much as $500 for kits that wholesale for up to only $11.45 e...

ACCC sounds warning over Dairy Code violations

"Future instances of non-compliance face a greater risk of enforcement action," warns ACCC.

Dairy Farmers falls foul of ACCC over Dairy Code compliance

Dairy Farmers Milk Co-operative is the latest dairy company to be caught failing to comply with its publishing obligatio...

Eftpos, BPAY and NPP merger approved by ACCC

ACCC chair Rod Sims said, in general, the three businesses do not compete with one another and that the amalgamation wou...

ACCC targets dairy firm for circumventing code of conduct

Dairy firm Lactalis Australia has been taken to Federal Court for alleged breaches of the Dairy Code of Conduct.

ACCC finds Brownes Dairy in breach of Dairy Code

Brownes Dairy has been penalised $22,200 by the ACCC over two breaches of the Dairy Code of Conduct last year.