ACCC
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ACCC Blocks Coles Expansion in Kalgoorlie, Setting New Regulatory Precedent
The ACCC has blocked a new Coles supermarket in Kalgoorlie, citing risks to independent competition under strengthened regulatory oversight powers.
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Australian Burger Chain Grill’d Faces Legal Action Over ‘Greenwashing’ Claims
The ACCC has launched federal court proceedings against Grill’d, alleging the restaurant chain misled customers regarding the effectiveness and scope of its ‘Tree Day Tuesday’ charity campaign.
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ACCC Launches Preliminary Probe into Uber Eats Over Exclusive Retail Partnerships
The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission is investigating Uber Eats following a complaint by Mitre 10, which alleges that exclusive deals with Bunnings and others hinder market competition.
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Australia Fuel Crisis: Panic Buying Strains Supply Chains
Australia faces tightening fuel supplies and localized rationing as geopolitical tensions in the Middle East spark panic buying, forcing the ACCC to probe price spikes.
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Australia’s ACCC Sues Microsoft: AI Copilot Push Sparks Legal Showdown Over Misleading 365 Subscriptions
Australia’s competition regulator has launched a lawsuit against Microsoft, accusing the tech giant of misleading millions of Microsoft 365 subscribers into more expensive plans after integrating its AI tool, Copilot. The case could reshape how tech firms roll out AI…