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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.

The New Daily

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.

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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.

AAP

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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

The Guardian - AU

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.

ABC News

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.

ABC News

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.

The New Daily

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

The Guardian - AU

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.

AAP

‘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

The New Daily

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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Australian consumer and energy watchdogs to probe alleged energy market gaming

Findings to be disclosed at national energy ministers meeting in July

AAP

ACCC sues Mastercard over retailer deals

The ACCC alleges Mastercard entered into agreements with more than 20 major retail businesses that hindered competition by deterring them from using eftpos.

AAP

Online market rankings raise ACCC concerns

The consumer watchdog's increasing concerns over the use of online algorithms has shifted to marketplaces that could unfairly promote some products over others.

ABC News

Amazon, Catch, eBay and Kogan under scrutiny over concerns about their algorithms and use of data

The ACCC raises a range of concerns about a number of online retail marketplaces, including whether they are transparent with customers about how they collect and use consumer information.

The Guardian - AU

Uber faces $26m fine in Australia over misleading cancellation warnings and taxi fare estimates

The ride share company admitted engaging in misleading or deceptive conduct after an investigation by the competition watchdog

The Guardian - AU

Telstra to scan all text messages for malicious content in anti-scam program

Telstra joins other major telcos in scanning SMS messages, with consumer watchdog saying the moves have halved reported scams

AAP

Major cities see impact of fuel excise cut

Motorists are enjoying lower petrol prices in major cities as a result of the cut to fuel excise and everyone should be enjoying the benefit in coming weeks.

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