An inquiry has found that there is not enough gas production forecast to meet demand in some of Australia’s southern states this year, placing the east-coast supply at a “critical point for government
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Hyundai to improve consumer guarantees approach – ACCC
Car manufacturer Hyundai has vowed to strengthen its compliance with consumer guarantee obligations under Australian Consumer Law (ACL).
The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) has accepted
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Consumer law proposal for car manufacturers in Australia
Recommendations have been tabled for changes to Australia’s new car retailing industry, insisting manufacturers need to be more transparent with new buyers around repair claims and car emissions.
The
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East coast gas prices ‘still too high’ despite improvement
Gas prices on Australia’s East coast are still higher than they would be in a well-functioning and competitive market, according the latest report from the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission
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Manufacturer moves offshore as inquiry reveals ‘pent-up’ gas demand
High gas prices are forcing some Australian manufacturers to mothball their plants before moving overseas, an official inquiry has revealed.
Manufacturers have also applied to extract coal seam gas from
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Car manufacturers ‘squeezing dealers’ over consumer expense – ACCC
Australian car manufacturers have been warned they must meet their consumer guarantee obligations under the Australian Consumer Law (ACL) because they are squeezing dealers.
As retailers, car dealers are
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Investigation highlights ‘widespread issues’ among Australia’s new car manufacturers
More than 10,000 complaints have been made about new car manufacturers in Australia over the past two years, a new report has revealed.
The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) has released
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Ford facing court over alleged faulty vehicle supply in Australia
Car manufacturer Ford is facing court action over allegations it misled customers who had purchased faulty vehicles supplied in Australia and on-sold surrendered vehicles without disclosing systemic issues.
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ACCC investigation launched amid Takata airbag recall
An investigation has been launched by the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) following the largest vehicle recall in history.
It comes after five car companies have confirmed to the
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