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ACCC calls for changes in loyalty schemes

Improvements to customer loyalty schemes and broader legislative reforms are required, according to the ACCC’s final report into customer loyalty schemes. Released on Tuesday, the report recommends loyalty schemes, such as frequent flyer, supermarket and...

ACCC set to authorise BP, Qantas loyalty scheme

The ACCC is proposing to grant authorisation allowing Qantas, BP Australia and independent BP petrol stations to collectively participate in the BP Rewards, Qantas Frequent Flyer and Qantas Business Reward programs. In September,...

Regulator steering is risky

Earlier this week, the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) released a special report that examined the different pricing behaviours of businesses operating in the Australian retail fuels market during calendar year...

Big petrol savings at independent chains

Motorists could save hundreds of dollars a year simply by choosing to fill up at low-priced petrol retailers, a new ACCC petrol report has found. And the lower-priced retailers are independent petrol retailers in comparison...

Viva’s proposed acquisition of Liberty’s wholesale business not opposed

The ACCC won’t oppose the proposed acquisition of the remaining 50 per cent interest in Liberty Oil Holdings’ wholesale business by Viva Energy Australia. Viva and Liberty are both wholesalers and retailers of...

Ombudsman raises franchisee red flag

The Australian Small Business and Family Enterprise Ombudsman Kate Carnell is urging prospective franchisees to do their homework before investing after the ACCC found some franchisors are failing to provide adequate information...

Aussie petrol prices at highest level in four years

The annual average retail petrol price in 2018-19 was the highest in real terms in four years, according to the ACCC’s latest report on the Australian petroleum market for June quarter 2019. The report...

ACCC focuses on unfair contract terms for small businesses

The ACCC says unfair contract terms are a “key focus” in its latest ‘Small Business in Focus’ report. The twice-yearly report provides an update on key developments in the small business, franchising, and agriculture...
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