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Privacy watchdog probes Optus compo

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

Multiple inquiries into Optus data breach

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.

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

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.

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.

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.

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

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Bingo pleads guilty in waste cartel case

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.

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

‘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.

Samsung Fined $9.8M for Misleading Australian Phone Ads

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

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

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

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 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.

Australian consumer and energy watchdogs to probe alleged energy market gaming

Australian consumer and energy watchdogs to probe alleged energy market gaming

Findings to be disclosed at national energy ministers meeting in July

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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.

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.

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.

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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

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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

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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Motorists may wait weeks for lower petrol prices as retailers use up old stock

Australia’s market watchdog will monitor service stations to ensure fuel excise cut is passed on to consumers in full

New ACCC chair Gina Cass-Gottlieb vows to target price gougers, plays down Murdoch family links

The new ACCC chair says she will target retailers who try and take advantage of floods, war and the pandemic to price gouge consumers. Gina Cass-Gottlieb has also played down her recent close professional relationship with the Murdoch family.

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The power of one: Gina Cass-Gottlieb on becoming the first woman to lead the ACCC

The high-powered lawyer’s career was dominated by defending the big end of town. So what can Australians expect from her tenure as head of the consumer watchdog?

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