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Donut King, Michel’s Patisserie owner to pay $10 million in franchisee compo

The behemoth behind franchise chains Michel’s Patisserie and Donut King will pay millions in compensation to franchisees over misconduct.

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Major cake shop owner settles, pays $10m

Up to $10 million in debt waivers or repayments will be made to Michel's Patisserie franchisees by the brand owner over allegations it sold loss-making shops.

AAP

Consumer watchdog says $21 million Uber fine sends warning over consumer law breaches

About two million Australians saw the misleading cancellation warning that breached consumer law and led to Uber making changes for users of its rideshare app.

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‘A sense of urgency’: capping coal prices to reduce power bills would need state support, cabinet told

Exclusive: It is expected Labor will adopt a suite of reforms to address an anticipated 56% increase in electricity prices

The Guardian - AU

Australia’s consumer watchdog calls for new laws to stop scams and rein in anti-competitive behaviour online

ACCC report says digital platforms expose users and businesses to ‘harms’ as it pushes for overhaul

The Guardian - AU

Competition watchdog examining energy market interventions including possible price caps

War-induced price shocks being felt by households and businesses require government to step in, Treasury says

The Guardian - AU

ACCC pushes for tougher gas regulations

The government and the consumer watchdog are assessing several options to rein in soaring gas prices, including a mandatory code for gas retailers.

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Childcare cost inquiry details unveiled

The terms of reference for a consumer watchdog inquiry into the childcare system have been revealed.

AAP

Google-owned Fitbit sued over refund rights

Google-owned fitness tech firm Fitbit has been dragged to federal court over claims it misled Australians about their refund rights.

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Bingo boss admits waste cartel conduct

The former chief executive of waste management firm Bingo Industries has pleaded guilty to two cartel charges for a price-fixing scheme in Sydney.

AAP

Information commissioner, ACMA to investigate Optus data hack

Further investigations by the information commissioner and the communications authority are being launched into the Optus cyber attack that affected millions of customers last month.

ABC News

ACCC begins ‘greenwashing’ crackdown on companies’ false environmental claims

Boss of competition regulator says scrutiny of climate claims, including over carbon credits, will be an enforcement priority

The Guardian - AU

Privacy watchdog probes Optus compo

Regulators are investigating whether Optus should pay compensation to nearly 10 million customers who had their data stolen.

The New Daily

Multiple inquiries into Optus data breach

Several investigations are under way following the massive Optus data breach, including one by the Office of the Australian Information Commissioner.

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The Guardian - AU

Optus could face millions in fines as two new data breach investigations launched

Media regulator and privacy watchdog announce new probes into telco as ACCC reveals it is being flooded with complaints about Optus-related scams

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The fuel excise cut has ended. Here is what it means for fuel prices and whether you should fill up with petrol or diesel now

Motorists are being told to prepare for rising fuel prices as the tax cut made six months ago comes to an end. Here's what you need to know.

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Fuel is set to jump 25 cents this month and the European energy crisis could push diesel prices even higher, economist says

Fuel prices are set to jump by 25 cents a litre later this month — but the European energy crisis could send the price of diesel fuel even higher, says an energy economist.

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ACCC eyes airlines as prices soar and service standards fall, with Jetstar a standout

The horror stories of stranded Jetstar passengers and continually canceled flights come as new data reveals Australians are suffering under soaring airfares and the worst airline service standards on record.

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Qantas customer complaints under investigation as ACCC says airline not ‘realistic’ about flights it could serve

Consumer watchdog says cancellations at record levels outside of pandemic and predicts more travel chaos at Christmas

AAP

Bingo pleads guilty in waste cartel case

Bingo Industries faces fines of $10 million or more after pleading guilty to criminal cartel offences over demolition waste services offered in Sydney.

The New Daily

‘War profiteering’: Government flags gas crackdown after scathing ACCC report

Gas companies making billions of dollars in windfall profits by exporting Australian gas overseas could soon be reined in by the federal government.

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Samsung Fined $9.8M for Misleading Australian Phone Ads

An Australian judge on Thursday ordered Samsung to pay 14 million Australian dollars ($9.8 million) in penalties for misleading advertising over how water-resistant some models of smartphones are. Federal Court Justice Brendan Murphy gave Samsung Electronics Australia, a subsidiary of South Korea-based Samsung Electronics Co., 30 days to pay the…

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Samsung fined $9.8M for misleading Australian phone ads

An Australian judge has ordered Samsung to pay $9.8 million in penalties for misleading advertising over how water-resistant some models of smartphones are

The Guardian - AU

Samsung agrees to pay $14m penalty over misleading Galaxy ads

Federal court approves settlement between Australia’s competition watchdog and tech company over phones marketed as water-resistant

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Samsung Australia fined $14m over misleading water resistance claims

Samsung Australia has been ordered to pay $14 million in penalties after it admitted to misleading customers about its products water resistance.

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