Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) stories - Page 3
Kogan pays penalty for inflating prices pre-sale
Mon, 18th Jan 2016
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Online retailer Kogan ha paid $32,400 in penalties after being accused of increasing prices of computer monitors before putting them on sale.
Voitech pays penalty following ACCC infringement notice
Mon, 18th Jan 2016
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Telecommunications services provider Volitech has paid a $10,200 penalty for alleged false or misleading representations.
Harvey Norman franchisee cops $52,000 fine for consumer law breach
Thu, 14th Jan 2016
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Retailers are being reminded of their obligations under Australian Consumer Law, with another Harvey Norman franchisee fined for misleading consumers.
ACCC begins action against reseller; alleges unconscionable conduct
Thu, 14th Jan 2016
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The ACCC has begun legal action against reseller FDRA, alleging 'unconscionable conduct' in selling tablets in indigenous communities.
Optus pays $51,000 in penalties after ACCC issues infringement notices
Thu, 17th Dec 2015
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Optus Internet cops $51,000 in penalties after alleged false or misleading representations about cable broadband internet speeds.
ACCC taking LG to court for misleading consumers
Wed, 16th Dec 2015
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LG Electronics Australia is heading back to court with the ACCC alleging the company made false or misleading representations about their rights.
ACCC orders 9.4% price drop for Telstra fixed line access services
Fri, 9th Oct 2015
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The ACCC mandates a 9.4% reduction in Telstra's fixed line access prices, citing lower expenditures and NBN transition as key factors.
ACCC seeks industry feedback on proposed iiNet sale
Thu, 11th Jun 2015
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The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission is seeking industry feedback the potential impact of TPG’s proposed acquisition of iiNet.
ACCC appeals Air NZ, PT Garuda win in Australian cartel case
Wed, 17th Dec 2014
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The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission is appealing am Australian Federal Court ruling clearing carriers Air New Zealand and PT Garuda.
Companies held accountable for Facebook comments
Wed, 15th Aug 2012
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Aussie firms must scan Facebook comments for false, racist or sexist content within 24 hours or face penalties, ACCC enforces.
Telstra extends handset warranties, Apple proves tricky
Tue, 12th Oct 2010
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Telstra extends warranties to 24 months for handsets on 24 month contracts, but Apple products like the iPhone 4 are excluded, sparking ACCC concern.