The ACCC will not oppose Igneo Infrastructure Partners' proposed acquisition of Benedict Recycling Pty Ltd, following a change to the transaction addressing the ACCC’s preliminary competition concerns ...

Google Asia Pacific has today been ordered by the Federal Court to pay $55 million in penalties for engaging in anti-competitive conduct when it reached understandings with Telstra and Optus about pre ...

On 25 November 2025, the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) granted an exemption to Bank of Queensland Limited (BOQ) under section 56GD of the Competition and Consumer Act 2010 (Cth ...

When a business buys or acquires the shares or assets of another business, including a merger between 2 businesses, it can become more efficient. This can result in benefits for consumers and the ...

A new mandatory merger control regime comes into effect on 1 January 2026, strengthening Australia’s merger laws. From 1 July 2025, businesses can notify on a voluntary basis to enable businesses to ...

Retail petrol prices move up and down in regular patterns in Australia’s 5 largest cities – Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Adelaide and Perth. Petrol price cycles are the result of pricing decisions ...

Honest advertising and selling practices under the Competition and Consumer Act 2010 benefit small businesses and consumers alike. Enterprising small businesses should be able to prosper on the merit ...

The ACCC acknowledges the Traditional Custodians of the lands across Australia on which we live and work. We acknowledge their connection to this Country and pay our respect to Elders past, present ...

We take reports of potentially anti-competitive behaviour, including exclusive dealing. We investigate exclusive dealing arrangements that are potentially anti-competitive. We enforce the law on ...

We take reports about suppliers imposing minimum prices. We investigate and take court action against suppliers that try to impose minimum resale prices. set minimum prices in formal policies or ...

We provide general guidance to businesses and consumers about consumer law. We investigate repeated and ongoing consumer problems. We take reports from people about possible issues under consumer law ...

Our free online course is a great starting point if you’re thinking about buying a franchise. The course is helpful, whether you're doing early research or about to sign a franchise agreement. ‘Is ...