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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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Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) stories

Telstra extends handset warranties, Apple proves tricky
Telstra

Telstra extends handset warranties, Apple proves tricky

Telstra extends warranties to 24 months for handsets on 24 month contracts, but Apple products like the iPhone 4 are excluded, sparking ACCC concern.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Tue, 12th Oct 2010

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