Aussies urged to take ‘control’ over fuel crisis amid growing reliance on imports
For Australian drivers watching petrol prices climb by the day, relief can feel out of reach, even as…
Scammers target Australians with ‘free’ tai chi classes ad to trick them into downloading malware
Scammers are targeting Australians with advertisements for ‘free’ tai chi classes to trick them into downloading malware capable…
ACCC ‘Down Down’ arguments questioned by judge in bombshell court case against Coles
The judge overseeing a bombshell federal court case has made a stunning intervention as the consumer watchdog makes…
Tackling ‘blatant’ fake discounting, restoring consumer trust among ACCC’s priorities for 2026
The consumer regulator is in the spotlight as its landmark court case against Coles plays out in Melbourne,…
Online retailers ‘safety washing’ while relisting dangerous products, Choice says
A baby beach tent that posed a drowning hazard and a car stand that could not support its…
Fuel giant Ampol’s $1.1 billion takeover of 500 EG Australia service stations hits snag
Ampol announced plans to acquire EG Australia in August last year, subject to regulatory approval which has now…
Coles and Woolworths hit back at government’s price gouging ban
Australia’s major supermarkets are furious they are being targeted with more regulations, with Coles crying poor about making…
Treasury should take on Australia’s oligopolies, new think tank says
It’s time to beef up the Department of Treasury in Canberra. A new public policy think tank has…
ACCC traces some coloured asbestos sand to ‘a particular quarry in China’
Some of the coloured sand found to contain asbestos has been traced to a quarry in China, according…
Why Santos is behind your soaring electricity and mortgage costs
The extent of the damage has been nothing short of spectacular. It was a primary force behind Australia’s…
The Good Guys ordered to pay $13.5m in penalties for misleading store credit promotions
The Good Guys has been ordered to pay $13.5 million in penalties for misleading promotions and for failing…
ACCC to investigate energy plans that promise savings but deliver poor value
The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) has announced it will investigate whether energy retailers are misleading consumers…