Across south east Queensland, New South Wales and South Australia, new rules apply to electricity providers that the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) hopes will benefit energy consumers.
For
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ACCC will not oppose Liberty’s acquisition of Steelforce
The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) has announced it will not oppose the proposed acquisition of Steelforce Holdings from Gupta Family Group Alliance Australia (Liberty).
The proposed
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ACCC joins global campaign to highlight product safety on online platforms
The ACCC, along with the European Commission and 24 other countries, is using International Product Safety Week to focus on reducing the number of unsafe consumer products being sold online.
The global
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ACCC: Half of all Australian homes affected by unsafe products
Faulty products continue to cause serious injury and harm to thousands of Australians, with more than 4.5 million items recalled by suppliers in the 2017-18 financial year.
New figures show at least 10
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Business groups voice concern over NEG decision
Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull’s decision to dump emission reduction targets from the National Energy Guarantee (NEG) has been criticised by the business groups, saying the move can destroy any
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ACCC releases blueprint to reduce electricity prices
The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) has made a series of recommendations in a recent report, which the ACCC believes could help manufacturing industries save up to 26 per cent
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Compulsory recall orders manufacturers, dealers to replace millions of ‘dangerous’ Takata airbags
More than two million Australian cars fitted with defective Takata airbags have been recalled following an investigation.
Vehicle manufacturers, dealers, suppliers and importers have been ordered by the
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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.
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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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ACCC report on electricity affordability, competition issues
The ACCC has published a preliminary report into the electricity market highlighting significant concerns about the operation of the National Electricity Market, which is leading to serious problems with
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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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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.
The
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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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Renewables light the way to success in manufacturing
In light of rising energy prices, questionable security and ever-changing policies, some manufacturers are turning to renewables to ensure reliable production, writes Stephanie Stefanovic.
As
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Goodman Fielder delays WA factory closure
Food manufacturer Goodman Fielder has delayed the closure of its factory in Western Australia, due to issues with its supply agreement with George Weston Foods.
Earlier this year, Goodman Fielder announced
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Energy price hikes continue to affect Australian manufacturers
Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) chief Rod Sims said that Australian manufacturers face lack of financial sustainability due to increasing energy prices, according to a report by the
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Ex-VW chief denies early knowledge of emissions problems
Ex-Volkswagen (VW) chief, Martin Winterkorn, has refused to admit to the German parliament he knew about the company’s diesel emissions scandal earlier than the company’s official admission of its
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ACCC may look at Heinz-Kraft merger
The competition regulator is watching the proposed merger of Kraft and Heinz and could act if it is likely to affect competition in the Australian grocery sector.
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