Foodworks, Aldi strike deal over supermarket leases
Second-tier supermarket operators have followed in Woolworths' footsteps by signing an agreement with the ACCC
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Virgin Blue, Delta venture given green light
The ACCC has granted authorisation to Virgin Blue and Delta Air Lines to enter into a joint venture on trans-pacific routes
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Car companies seek collective bargaining with airport
Hertz and Thrifty among five car rental companies seeking to collectively negotiate with Mackay Airport
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Australia Post pricing proposal knocked back
The ACCC has today objected to Australia Post's draft proposal to increase the prices of letter services
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Chocolate franchisor ‘misled franchisees', says Federal Court
The Federal Court has declared Personalised Chocolates 4U and its sole director misled franchisees, following action by the ACCC
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ACCC goes after petrol price colluders
Competition watchdog asked to investigate possible anti-competitive practices by oil majors over petrol prices
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ACCC blocks Caltex's takeover of Mobil
Competition watchdog opposes Caltex's bid to takeover Mobil fuel sites because it would reduce competition and increase petrol prices
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Woolworths venture set to rival Bunnings
ACCC concerns fail to prevent Woolworths and Lowe's plan to develop a network of home improvement stores
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Truck cartel costs Hino dealers more than $1 million
Queensland truck retailers and individuals fined more than $1 million in total penalties for price fixing
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ACCC propose Virgin Blue, Delta venture
A joint venture between Virgin Blue and Delta Air Lines on trans-Pacific flights may soon be made possible
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Online trader warning: ACCC launches policy review
Concerns over the misrepresentation of consumers' rights within online retail has incited action by the ACCC
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Coles withdraws fuel promotion following ACCC action
Coles has decided to withdraw a new fuel discount promotion before it even commenced
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ACCC issues warning about scam directory offers
Businesses warned to watch out for unsolicited emails or letters claiming ‘free’ business directory listings
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Search warrants and phone taps to target price fixers
Search warrants and telephone interception will be used to target those fixing prices, rigging bids or allocating customers
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Mobil buyout 'won’t affect' wholesale prices for now
Caltex's plan to purchase 302 Mobil service stations will not affect wholesale diesel prices for the time being, FUELtrac claims
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Owner-drivers get go-ahead to collectively negotiate
Owner-drivers granted authorisation to collectively negotiate but TWU vows to block the move
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Competition watchdog targets franchisors
Rogue franchisors face a crackdown by Australia's competition watchdog that may involve the laying of criminal charges.
Speaking in Brisbane today,
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Super Cheap forced to recall jacks
Super Cheap Auto has been ordered to recall thousands of hydraulic trolley jacks after the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission
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ACCC chairman to speak in Brisbane
ACCC chairman Graeme Samuel will share his vision for a competitive marketplace next Thursday (February 24) from 12 noon at
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ACCC to investigate bundling practices
The practice of offering a combination of telecommunication services will be put under the microscope by the Australian Competition and
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