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ACCC to launch in-depth investigation into Australia’s dairy industry
The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) will launch a comprehensive inquiry into the national dairy industry to investigate the sharing of risk along...
Unilever and Smith’s slapped with $10,800 fine for misleading consumers
Unilever Australia Limited and The Smith’s Snackfood Company Pty Ltd have each been ordered to pay a penalty of $10,800 for misleading healthy food...
ACCC investigates concerns raised by Borg’s proposed acquisition of Alpine’s MDF manufacturing assets
The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) has released a Statement of Issues detailing the strong concerns raised by the proposed purchase of the...
ACCC takes legal action against Heinz over nutritional claims on food for toddlers
The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) has launched a legal action against H.J. Heinz Company Australia in relation to its Little Kids Shredz...
ACCC to appeal $1.7m fine imposed on Reckitt Benckiser for misleading Nurofen claims
The Australian Competition & Consumer Commission (ACCC) will appeal a $1.7 million fine issued to Reckitt Benckiser, the maker of Nurofen, for making potentially...
ACCC fines ugg boot importer for false “Australian made” representation
The ACCC has launched a legal action against sheepskin footwear seller Kingdom Groups International for breaching the Australian Consumer Law (ACL) by making a...
Qube and Brookfield considering joint bid for port and rail operator Asciano
Ports and rail group Asciano might finally be sold after rival bidders Qube and Brookfield Infrastructure decided to join forces and work together on...
ACCC blocks GPC’s takeover of Covs Parts
The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) has blocked GPC Asia Pacific’s proposed acquisition of the Covs Parts business from Automotive Holdings Group, claiming...
ACCC takes legal action against LG Australia
The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) has commenced legal proceedings in the Federal Court against LG Electronics Australia on the grounds that the...
ACCC okays Shell’s acquisition of BG
Shell’s proposed takeover of Britain’s BG Group is inching closer to completion after Australia’s Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) determined that the deal would...
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