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ACCC loses laundry cartel appeal
There was insufficient evidence to find Cussons engaged in cartel behaviour in the laundry detergent market.
GSK and Novartis face penalties for misleading consumers on Voltaren products
GSK and Novartis admit that they breached Australian Consumer Law in marketing of Voltaren.
Suppliers call on ACCC to investigate retailers
Suppliers voice concerns that retailers are not complying with the Food and Grocery Code of Conduct.
Petrol prices fell sharply in December across Australia’s major cities
Petrol prices hit lows not seen since August 2017.
Court orders Seednet to pay $1m for misleading farmers
The company made false claims about barley product Compass.
Former Murray Goulburn MD fined $200k by Federal Court
Gary Helou was penalised for his involvement in false or misleading claims about the farmgate milk price.
Court rules Nature’s Care fish oil not ‘Made in Australia’
The product is encapsulated in Australia using fish oil and Vitamin D that are sourced overseas.
Lion, Norco and Fonterra agree to amend milk supply agreements
A selection of dairy processors have agreed to address ACCC concerns that terms were unfair to farmers.
ACCC finds no reliable evidence of fake honey
NMR testing is not developed enough to be used as a basis to support legal action.
Murray Goulburn settles ACCC court case
Dairy giant settles lawsuit on allegedly misleading farmers.
ACCC advises consumers to shop around for cheaper fuel
Frustration builds as consumers across the country face rising fuel prices.
Court dismisses ACCC’s appeal over Pfizer ruling
Pfizer allegedly abused its market power with discounts and rebates on Lipitor.
Senate inquiry calls for tougher rules on pet food in Australia
There is no mandatory recall system and no mechanism for consumers to report problems.
ACCC says CDR will mean more innovation and better prices for consumers
ACCC chair discusses the implementation of the Consumer Data Right.
ACCC reports wider petrol options for Aussies
Market shares of the "big two" diminished over the past four years.
ACCC warns processors not to mislead dairy farmers on milk prices
Farmers are being paid the same price irregardless of whether their milk goes to private label or branded products.
ACCC fines Sydney fruit and veg wholesaler
Consumer watchdog penalises Stuart Dickson Produce.
ACCC gives nod for Energizer to buy rival
Competition watchdog gives green light for Energizer to buy Spectrum Brands.
ACCC takes action against Seednet
It is alleged that Seednet made false and misleading claims in a fact sheet for its ‘Compass’ barley.
Woolworths $1.8 billion fuel deal torn up
Supermarket giant will now need to find a new suitor.