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Tribunal reaffirms ACCC in blocking Telstra-TPG deal

The Australian Competition Tribunal has backed the competition watchdog's move to block Telstra and TPG's $1.8 billion spectrum-sharing deal.

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A Batch Of Gemstones Sold Across Vic & NSW Have Been Recalled Bc They May Contain Asbestos

Not the vibes we want.

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Watchdog cracks down on dodgy sleep products for kids

Rockers and bassinets, toys with button batteries and toppling furniture are in the ACCC's sights as it cracks down on unsafe products for young children.

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Recall of The Laundress fabric softener ordered after harmful chemical discovered

The ACCC advises that The Laundress branded fabric conditioner is being recalled after potentially cancer-causing chemical was detected.

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Dell Faces Litigation Over Fake Monitor Discounts

Thousands of customers were misled by Dell into purchasing add-on monitors under the guise of saving money while paying full price.

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Dell admits misleading consumers about monitor prices

Consumers who purchased monitors from Dell as an add-on to a desktop or laptop were misled about prices and charged inflated rates.

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Rex and Bonza call for immediate overhaul of Sydney airport laws to increase competition

Aviation leaders make plea to federal government, saying higher airfares and poorer service will persist without change

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ACCC says it’s crucial that rules change to prevent Qantas, Virgin duopoly

The Albanese government is facing growing calls to crack down on major airlines like Qantas hoarding plane slots at Sydney Airport.

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Delays, poor service, high prices: Shocking tale of woe for air travellers

Qantas and Virgin's market dominance has led to higher prices and poorer service, the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission says.

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Qantas-Jetstar and Virgin airline 'duopoly' driving domestic flight prices up, ACCC report says

The federal government should consider forcing airlines to pay passengers compensation if their flights get cancelled or delayed, a new consumer watchdog report says.

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Markets predict interest rate rise, ACCC says lack of competition driving up airfares, ASX closes higher after US debt ceiling deal signed — as it happened

Markets are forecasting the RBA will lift interest rates again at its meeting tomorrow, while the ASX has closed higher after a debt ceiling crisis in the US was avoided. Look back on the day's events as it happened with our blog.

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Qantas and Virgin given little incentive to cheapen air fares, watchdog warns

ACCC warns airline industry is at ‘critical juncture’ with a developing duopoly stunting competition

The Guardian - AU

Federal government to crack down on 'profiteering' under the NDIS and make overcharging for the same product illegal

The federal government is working on a new law to explicitly make it illegal to charge more for products and services because a client is on the National Disability Insurance Scheme.

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‘Paying too much’: calls for ongoing inquiry to monitor airlines over price-gouging fears

Exclusive: consumer and aviation figures call for continued scrutiny as Australian companies post multibillion-dollar profits and ticket prices remain high

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Retailers slapped with stiff fines over button batteries in Halloween novelties

Two Australian retailers have been fined over the supply of Halloween novelty products containing potentially lethal button batteries.

Newcastle Herald

How many versions is too many versions of Taylor Swift's Midnights?

"Where does she draw the line? How many more editions before it becomes over the top?"

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New Woolworths will 'lessen competition', watchdog says

ACCC concerned about purchase of IGA, saying there are already two Woolworths nearby.

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National anti-scams centre set to open in July, as Australians lose billions to fraudsters

A national anti-scams centre is being established to help combat scams and online fraud, after Australians reported losing billions of dollars to fraudsters last year.

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The Guardian - AU

Australian airlines push back on calls to compensate passengers for delays and cancellations

Exclusive: Companies say a compensation scheme like the EU’s would drive up air fares in Australia

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My $1,000 laptop died after two years. It had a one-year warranty. Is complaining a waste of time?

Your basic consumer rights aren’t interchangeable for product warranties, says Australian consumer law and policy professional Kat George – even if the warranty has expired your rights still apply

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Muslim community seeks answers after ANIC report on halal-certified poultry in Australia

After the release of a report into the slaughtering process of poultry meat, some Australian Muslims are questioning if they can "trust" that the food they consume is permissible under Islamic laws.

The Guardian - AU

Australian airline passengers could soon receive compensation for delays and cancellations

Advocates for a compensation scheme claim Australia lags behind the rest of the world

ABC News

Federal budget: White Pages listings, payments to tax havens and the weird contracts within

The federal government spends about $650 billion a year. Where some of it goes will surprise you.

The New Daily

Major retailers fined over button battery products

The Australian Consumer and Competition Commission has fined two prominent retailers over products containing button batteries.

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Which telcos have the fastest 4G and 5G networks?

Industry analysis has compared the services of Australia's biggest telcos to find which is performing the best.

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