Cattle prices to soar but steaks shouldn't cost more Analysts say cattle prices are set to soar over the next two years but the cost of beef in the supermarket may not break the bank. AAP · Apr 5, 2024
Watchdog confident nation can keep the gas on in winter There should be enough gas supply to meet demand in the east coast market, as the government commits to working to bringing down prices further for consumers. AAP · Apr 4, 2024
Australia’s east coast forecast to avoid gas shortfall despite claims of looming supply crisis ACCC report says region is expected to have surplus of six petajoules in third quarter ‘even if all uncontracted gas is exported’ The Guardian - AU · Apr 4, 2024
Cash crunch talks as money mover Armaguard digs in A consortium of banks, supermarkets and government departments have been permitted to begin discussing measures in case cash transporter Armaguard collapses. AAP · Apr 2, 2024
Australians urged to have say on supermarket probe A probe into the supermarket sector will stop accepting submissions on Tuesday, as calls for the government to step in grow. AAP · Apr 1, 2024
'We're sceptical' on supermarket break-up push: Labor Divestiture powers are rarely used in other countries as Labor remains "sceptical" about the push to break up supermarkets over fears it could hurt jobs. AAP · Mar 31, 2024
Stamp price hike to cost Aussies a cup of coffee a year The price of stamps will increase by 30 cents to $1.50, costing the average Australian who sends 15 small letters an extra $4.50 a year. AAP · Mar 28, 2024
Households struggle in face of increasing grocery costs Australians are feeling the pinch from "sharp increases" in living costs amid rising grocery prices, a national consumer survey shows. AAP · Mar 27, 2024
Canberra hit hard on fuel prices again But there's some good news for diesel vehicle owners. The Canberra Times · Mar 19, 2024
Morning Mail: Push to outlaw mega donations, Trump’s money woes, social media giants put on notice Independents want to outlaw large gifts of more than $1.5m; eSafety commissioner issues notices about terror material The Guardian - AU · Mar 18, 2024
Central bank not ruling out further hikes – as it happened This blog is now closed. The Guardian - AU · Mar 18, 2024
Question time interrupted by Gaza protesters – as it happened This blog is now closed. The Guardian - AU · Mar 17, 2024
Competition watchdog to call for power of mandatory disclosure in investigations ACCC chief Gina Cass-Gottlieb wants legislation changed to enable it to force businesses to give up data without the need for government backing The Guardian - AU · Mar 6, 2024
Fashion retailer sued over 'frustrating' parcel delays The owner of Katies, Rivers and Noni B has said it will defend a "flawed" lawsuit brought by the consumer watchdog over the alleged slow delivery of parcels. AAP · Mar 4, 2024
The Guardian - AU · Feb 26, 2024 I contacted my bank to report a scam purchase. Why didn’t it cancel the transaction? You’ve done all the right things since being scammed, writes Australian consumer law and policy professional Kat George. But there are a few more steps you can take to protect yourself and others
Pedestrian.tv · Feb 22, 2024 Woolworths’ Outgoing CEO Will Receive A Payout Of Up To $24 Million Just For Retiring Woolworths' outgoing CEO Brad Banducci could receive up to $24 million as his "golden handshake" for retiring as CEO.
AAP · Feb 21, 2024 'We're not the Soviet Union': PM on supermarket chains Australians working for major supermarket chains would lose their jobs if the federal government forced them to break-up, Anthony Albanese says.
The Guardian - AU · Feb 21, 2024 Light-touch competition policy hasn’t helped Australian mortgage holders. It’s time to get tough Acquisitions such as ANZ’s of Suncorp should be presumed to be anticompetitive until proven otherwise
Top News · Feb 20, 2024 Australia Regulator Warns ANZ, Suncorp Buyout Not Approved ACCC warns against assuming approval of ANZ's buyout of Suncorp's insurance arm. Ongoing monitoring to protect competition and consumer interests in the Au...
AAP · Feb 19, 2024 ANZ, Suncorp welcome takeover approval as ACCC reflects ANZ's proposed $4.9 billion takeover of Suncorp's banking arm will proceed after a tribunal found it would not lessen competition but would benefit consumers.
AAP · Feb 14, 2024 Mazda fined $11.5m for misleading buyers on faulty cars One of Australia's most popular car brands has been fined $11.5 million for misleading nine customers about their rights to refunds or replacement cars.
AAP · Feb 13, 2024 Soft landing for airfares but cancellations hang around Domestic flights are cheaper but staffing shortages mean delays and cancellations are still above average.
The Guardian - AU · Feb 8, 2024 For corporations, greed is good – so how can Australia really tackle price gouging? Restoring wages, breaking up dominant firms and more extensive price regulation are all ways we can make an economy that serves people, not profits
Pedestrian.tv · Feb 8, 2024 Your 5-Min Explainer On The Coles & Woolies Price Inquiry — And What It All Means For You Coles and Woolworths have made their initial submissions to the Senate Inquiry Into Supermarket Prices, as the government works to tackle the seemingly endless increases to our grocery bills.
The Guardian - AU · Jan 31, 2024 Booking.com scams surge 580% with hundreds of thousands of dollars in losses, ACCC says Travel website says some accommodation partners targeted by phishing emails but its backend systems have not been breached