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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.
Deadline looms for Woolworths’ $1.8bn fuel deal
Supermarket giant to consider other options.
ACCC gives Saputo, Murray Goulburn acquisition green light
Consumer watchdog approves dairy giants' deal.
ACCC won’t oppose Bayer’s proposed acquisition of Monsanto
European Commission gives conditional approval to the proposed acquisition.
ACCC takes Woolworths to court over misleading environmental claims
Consumer watchdog says Woolies made false representations.