Tag: ACCC

Government’s focus on supermarkets a ‘distraction’, says ARA

The continued political focus on supermarkets is a “distraction” from the broader community and business policies Australians deserve during an election campaign, says the Australian Retailers Association (ARA). ARA Chief Industry Affairs Officer...

Supermarkets inquiry: industry responds to ACCC Report

The ACCC has released its final Supermarkets Inquiry report, which includes 20 recommendations aiming to improve competition in the supermarket sector, make a difference for consumers and give suppliers fairer bargaining conditions. Here...

ACCC recommends supermarket reforms

The final report for the ACCC's supermarkets inquiry has made 20 recommendations after finding that ALDI, Coles and Woolworths are some of the most profitable supermarket businesses among global peers and their...

Major supermarkets to continue cooperation on soft plastics recycling

The ACCC has granted authorisation to Coles, Woolworths and ALDI, to continue their collaboration to recycle stockpiled soft plastics and implement the pilot in-store collection program until 31 July 2026. The ACCC first authorised...

Petrol prices drop in December quarter

The quarterly average for retail petrol prices decreased in the December quarter, hitting a three-year low in real (inflation adjusted) terms, according to the ACCC’s latest petrol monitoring report. Average retail petrol prices...

ACCC CEO moves to ASIC

The ACCC has announced its CEO, Scott Gregson, will be leaving to take up the role of CEO of the Australian Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC). Mr Gregson was appointed as ACCC CEO...

Mobil faces penalties for ‘misleading’ statements about fuel

Mobil Oil Australia is in court for alleged “false” or “misleading” representations about the fuel sold at six Mobil-branded petrol stations in north and central Queensland. The ACCC alleges that between August 2020...

Viva Energy’s proposed acquisition of LOC Global not opposed

The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) will not oppose Viva Energy’s proposed acquisition of the remaining 50 per cent interest in LOC Global (LOC) from New World Corporation (NWC) after accepting...
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