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ACCC begins Federal Court action against SoleNet
Tue, 5th Apr 2016
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Long running battles with ISP SoleNet, Sure Telecom and director James Harrison are heading to court as the ACCC alleges 'unconscionable conduct'.
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ACCC puts Aussie telcos on notice about common contact clause
Mon, 18th Jan 2016
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Telco providers are being put on notice about potentially unfair, outdated contract terms, with Exetel already stung by the ACCC crackdown.
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Kogan pays penalty for inflating prices pre-sale
Mon, 18th Jan 2016
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Online retailer Kogan ha paid $32,400 in penalties after being accused of increasing prices of computer monitors before putting them on sale.
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Voitech pays penalty following ACCC infringement notice
Mon, 18th Jan 2016
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Telecommunications services provider Volitech has paid a $10,200 penalty for alleged false or misleading representations.
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Harvey Norman franchisee cops $52,000 fine for consumer law breach
Thu, 14th Jan 2016
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Retailers are being reminded of their obligations under Australian Consumer Law, with another Harvey Norman franchisee fined for misleading consumers.
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ACCC begins action against reseller; alleges unconscionable conduct
Thu, 14th Jan 2016
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The ACCC has begun legal action against reseller FDRA, alleging 'unconscionable conduct' in selling tablets in indigenous communities.
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Optus pays $51,000 in penalties after ACCC issues infringement notices
Thu, 17th Dec 2015
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Optus Internet cops $51,000 in penalties after alleged false or misleading representations about cable broadband internet speeds.
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ACCC taking LG to court for misleading consumers
Wed, 16th Dec 2015
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LG Electronics Australia is heading back to court with the ACCC alleging the company made false or misleading representations about their rights.
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ACCC orders 9.4% price drop for Telstra fixed line access services
Fri, 9th Oct 2015
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ACCC slashes 9.4% from Telstra's fixed line rates in a win for operators amid lower costs and NBN migration.
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ACCC seeks industry feedback on proposed iiNet sale
Thu, 11th Jun 2015
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The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission is seeking industry feedback the potential impact of TPG’s proposed acquisition of iiNet.
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ACCC appeals Air NZ, PT Garuda win in Australian cartel case
Wed, 17th Dec 2014
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The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission is appealing am Australian Federal Court ruling clearing carriers Air New Zealand and PT Garuda.
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Companies held accountable for Facebook comments
Wed, 15th Aug 2012
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Aussie firms must scan Facebook comments for false, racist or sexist content within 24 hours or face penalties, ACCC enforces.
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Telstra extends handset warranties, Apple proves tricky
Tue, 12th Oct 2010
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24 month warranties for phones on a 24 month contract are now reality - unless you bought Apple.