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Telstra loses ACCC pricing battle in Federal Court
Telstra

Telstra loses ACCC pricing battle in Federal Court

The Federal Court has dismissed Telstra's application for a judicial review of the ACCC's reduced fixed line services pricing determinations.

By Heather Wright • 2 min read • Wed, 29th Mar 2017
TPG revenue, profit soars on back of iiNet acquisition
Unified Communications

TPG revenue, profit soars on back of iiNet acquisition

TPG's revenue has soared 88% on the back of its acquisition of iiNet, with the telco also reporting a bumper revenue increase.

By Heather Wright • 2 min read • Thu, 29th Sep 2016
ACCC action sees reseller banned from entering indigenous communities
Payment Technologies

ACCC action sees reseller banned from entering indigenous communities

A reseller whose conduct was deemed 'unconscionable' has agreed not to enter indigenous communities to sell product and will pay $20,000 in redress.

By Heather Wright • 2 min read • Tue, 10th May 2016
ACCC examines competition implications of Telstra NBN involvement
Unified Communications

ACCC examines competition implications of Telstra NBN involvement

The ACCC is looking at proposals from NBN and Telstra to address concerns around the competition implications of Telstra's involvement in the rollout.

By Heather Wright • 2 min read • Mon, 11th Apr 2016
ACCC begins Federal Court action against SoleNet
Internet Service Provider

ACCC begins Federal Court action against SoleNet

Long running battles with ISP SoleNet, Sure Telecom and director James Harrison are heading to court as the ACCC alleges 'unconscionable conduct'.

By Heather Wright • 2 min read • Tue, 5th Apr 2016
ACCC puts Aussie telcos on notice about common contact clause
Refund

ACCC puts Aussie telcos on notice about common contact clause

Telco providers are being put on notice about potentially unfair, outdated contract terms, with Exetel already stung by the ACCC crackdown.

By Heather Wright • 2 min read • Mon, 18th Jan 2016
Kogan pays penalty for inflating prices pre-sale
Kogan.com

Kogan pays penalty for inflating prices pre-sale

Online retailer Kogan ha paid $32,400 in penalties after being accused of increasing prices of computer monitors before putting them on sale.

By Heather Wright • 1 min read • Mon, 18th Jan 2016
Voitech pays penalty following ACCC infringement notice
Harvey Norman

Voitech pays penalty following ACCC infringement notice

Telecommunications services provider Volitech has paid a $10,200 penalty for alleged false or misleading representations.

By Heather Wright • 2 min read • Mon, 18th Jan 2016
Harvey Norman franchisee cops $52,000 fine for consumer law breach
Harvey Norman

Harvey Norman franchisee cops $52,000 fine for consumer law breach

Retailers are being reminded of their obligations under Australian Consumer Law, with another Harvey Norman franchisee fined for misleading consumers.

By Heather Wright • 2 min read • Thu, 14th Jan 2016
ACCC begins action against reseller; alleges unconscionable conduct
Resellers

ACCC begins action against reseller; alleges unconscionable conduct

The ACCC has begun legal action against reseller FDRA, alleging 'unconscionable conduct' in selling tablets in indigenous communities.

By Heather Wright • 2 min read • Thu, 14th Jan 2016
Optus pays $51,000 in penalties after ACCC issues infringement notices
Optus

Optus pays $51,000 in penalties after ACCC issues infringement notices

Optus Internet cops $51,000 in penalties after alleged false or misleading representations about cable broadband internet speeds.

By Heather Wright • 2 min read • Thu, 17th Dec 2015
ACCC taking LG to court for misleading consumers
Australian Competition and Consumer Commission

ACCC taking LG to court for misleading consumers

LG Electronics Australia is heading back to court with the ACCC alleging the company made false or misleading representations about their rights.

By Heather Wright • 2 min read • Wed, 16th Dec 2015
ACCC orders 9.4% price drop for Telstra fixed line access services
Telstra

ACCC orders 9.4% price drop for Telstra fixed line access services

The ACCC mandates a 9.4% reduction in Telstra's fixed line access prices, citing lower expenditures and NBN transition as key factors.

By Heather Wright • 2 min read • Fri, 9th Oct 2015
ACCC seeks industry feedback on proposed iiNet sale
Iinet

ACCC seeks industry feedback on proposed iiNet sale

The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission is seeking industry feedback the potential impact of TPG's proposed acquisition of iiNet.

By Heather Wright • 2 min read • Thu, 11th Jun 2015

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Three Vocus subsidiaries to compensate customers over inadequate NBN speeds
Unified Communications

Three Vocus subsidiaries to compensate customers over inadequate NBN speeds

Vocus subsidiaries Dodo, iPrimus, and Commander to refund customers for undelivered NBN speeds, following ACCC agreement, affecting over 5,800 consumers.

By Patrick Martlew • 3 min read • Fri, 23rd Mar 2018
Reseller pleads guilty to stealing from vulnerable rural Australians
Physical Security

Reseller pleads guilty to stealing from vulnerable rural Australians

Jackson Temi Anni has been sentenced to 18-months imprisonment for lying about products and taking money directly from consumers' bank accounts.

By Ben Moore • 2 min read • Fri, 2nd Feb 2018
Companies held accountable for Facebook comments
AASB

Companies held accountable for Facebook comments

Aussie firms must scan Facebook comments for false, racist or sexist content within 24 hours or face penalties, ACCC enforces.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Wed, 15th Aug 2012

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