Australia's major supermarket chains have consistently increased profit margins over the past five years, but it's not enough to warrant breaking up of the big chains, the ACCC says.
The competition regulator has blocked ANZ's acquisition of Suncorp's banking arm in what was a $4.9 billion transaction that would have shaken up the banking industry.
The competition watchdog is seeking to maintain four independent operators in the fly-in, fly-out market, flagging plans to quash Virgin's partnership with Alliance over fears it would erode competition.
The competition watchdog has given freight companies special permission to cooperate to get groceries into WA and the NT, after supply chains broke down.
Established WA funeral services provider Bowra & O'Dea has been fined by the ACCC for allegedly failing to disclose hidden cremation and burial fees to customers.
WA dairy company Brownes has been hit with two infringements after failing to comply with a code that requires it to disclose the details of milk supply agreements.
Franchisors in the food services sector have commonly provided inadequate information to potential buyers, while nearly half of prospective franchisees do not get any independent professional advice before buying, a new report has found.
The competition watchdog has announced plans to investigate the cattle and beef industry following concerns that beef processors hold excessive power following industry consolidation around Australia.
