Tag: Australian Competition and Consumer Commission
New director appointed to secure gas supply in Victoria and NSW
Australian Energy Producers announced the appointment of Peter Kos as director for Victoria and NSW to champion the role of natural gas in the country's transition towards cleaner energy futures.
B-cycle’s annual report showcases surge in Australia’s battery recycling
Australia's government-backed battery recycling initiative, B-cycle, has experienced a surge in growth and support within just 18 months of its inception, according to the annual Positive Charge Report released by the Battery Stewardship Council (BSC).
Natural gas crucial in bolstering Australian manufacturing amid Safeguard Mechanism downplay – says APPEA
The Australian Petroleum Production & Exploration Association (APPEA) chief executive Samantha McCulloch has underscored the role of natural gas in achieving net zero while also powering Australian manufacturing, in response to the planned tightening of the Safeguard Mechanism, which ignores the central role of natural gas in meeting Australia’s climate goals.
ACCC seeking users’ views on interstate rail network regulation
The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) is reviewing the regulatory settings for the interstate rail network, which is made up of approximately 6,000km...
Federal Court dismisses ACCC’s cartel behaviour case against Cussons
The Federal Court has dismissed ‘a cartel conduct case’ against laundry detergent manufacturer Cussons brought forward by the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC).
The...
Consumer watchdog okays Tronox-Cristal merger
The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) announced that it will not oppose the proposed acquisition of Cristal's titanium dioxide business by Tronox Limited.
Cristal...
Consumer watch-dog investigating Takata airbag recall
The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) is urging all drivers to check if their car’s airbag has been recalled and is one of...
ACCC: Gas shortages could cripple Australian manufacturing
The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) has warned that soaring gas prices and the general shortage of gas supply on the east coast...
ACCC accuses Audi of making misleading diesel emission claims
The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission announced that it has initiated legal action against German carmaker (Audi AG), its Australian subsidiary Audi Australia and...
ACCC flooded with consumer guarantee complaints over the festive period
The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) has received more than 20,000 submissions from shoppers complaining about consumer guarantees.
ACCC Acting Chair Dr Michael Schaper...