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Dell Australia cops $10m penalty for misleading customers
The Federal Court of Australia has ordered Dell Australia Pty Ltd to pay $10 million for making false and misleading representations on its website. Read more…
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ACCC invites views on data broker industry in Australia
The ACCC is calling on consumers, businesses and interested stakeholders to provide submissions about data broker services in Australia. Read more…
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ACT denies authorisation for Telstra-TPG regional network
The ACT has affirmed the ACCC decision not to grant authorisation for the proposed regional spectrum authorisation arrangements between Telstra and TPG Telecom. Read more…
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ACCC rejects NBN Co’s latest SAU variation proposal
Australia’s ACCC has rejected NBN Co’s proposed variation to its Special Access Undertaking (SAU), though it’s better than the previous one. Read more…
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Telstra and TPG network-sharing rejected by ACCC
The Australian Competition & Consumer Commission (ACCC) on Wednesday rejected TPG Telecom’s regional network-sharing agreement with Telstra Group. Read more…
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Optus has asked ACCC to block Telstra/TPG network sharing deal
Optus claims the Telstra/TPG tie-up “overturns 30 years of regulatory and market settings that have promoted competition and investment.” Read more…
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ACCC launches consultation on NBN Co’s proposed SAU changes
The ACCC invites comments on NBN Co’s proposal on changes for its Special Access Undertaking (SAU) regulation. Read more…
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Amazon declines Australian request for product-search data
Amazon has declined to describe its product-search system to Australian competition regulator (ACCC) that has heard complaints. Read more…
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Australian watchdog sues Facebook-owner Meta over scams
Australian watchdog files lawsuit against Facebook owner Meta Platforms alleging it failed to prevent scammers using its platform. Read more…
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Australian regulator to authorise media group talks with Facebook, Google
ACCC to authorise Country Press Australia and members to collectively negotiate with Facebook and Google over payments for their news content. Read more…
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Australia’s tech law NOT a favour for News Corp claims antitrust boss
Architect of Australia’s new tech law rejected a suggestion it was the result of lobbying by News Corp, calling the claim “extremely strange” Read more…
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Australia’s competition watchdog warns of regulation for Google and Apple
Australia’s competition watchdog said regulation may be required to address the significant market power of Google and Apple app stores. Read more…
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Australian regulator ACCC attempts to shatter the dominance of Big Tech
Australian regulator ACCC considers letting internet users choose what personal data companies like Google & Facebook share with advertisers. Read more…
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Australia claims world first in forcing Google, Facebook to pay for news
Australian regulator claims that forcing Google and Facebook to pay for news was fair, and critical for the survival of the media industry. Read more…
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Australia suing Facebook for collecting user data without permission
The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) is suing Facebook Inc accusing it of collecting user data without permission. Read more…
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Telstra facing A$50m penalties over sales to Indigenous consumers
ACCC starts Federal Court proceedings against Telstra for admitted unconscionable sales of post-paid mobile products to Indigenous consumers. Read more…
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Google decides to drop Australia from News Showcase launch
Google has postponed the Australian roll-out of News Showcase citing regulatory complications, just three months after announcing the product. Read more…
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Australia regulator dares Facebook to block news content
Facebook will be ‘weakened’ if it stops Australians from sharing news so the company can avoid paying for content under proposed laws. Read more…
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Australian regulator to investigate competition between app stores
Australia’s competition regulator said it would look into the extent of competition between the app stores of Apple Inc and Google. Read more…
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Sony fined $2.4mn for refusing refunds on faulty PlayStation games
Australian court has ruled that a unit of Japan’s Sony Corp broke the consumer law by denying customers refunds for faulty PlayStation games. Read more…