A federal court judge has cleared Woolworths of unlawfully seeking payments from suppliers to boost its bottom line, dismissing a case brought by the competition watchdog.
Jetstar will stop automatically adding extras such as travel insurance to its customers' online bookings, as Australia's consumer watchdog looks to prevent travellers from paying unnecessary costs.
Commonwealth Bank of Australia, Westpac and National Australia Bank have seemingly failed to secure permission to collectively bargain with Apple for iPhone users to make mobile payments from their own digital wallets, rather than Apple Pay.
The competition watchdog has raised concerns about the way Aldi, Coles and Woolworths treat suppliers when dumping products from their supermarket shelves.
Grain handling cooperative CBH Group has opened itself up to increased competition in the provision of grain transport services, following a review by the competition watchdog.
A lack of clear information in Australian broadband advertising is contributing toward unrealistic expectations of internet speed, the chairman of the consumer watchdog says.
The competition watchdog says it won't oppose Vocus Communications' proposed acquisition of Nextgen Networks, plus two development projects, for up to $861 million.
Today's news that the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission will allow Seven West Media to merge The West Australian with News Corporation's The Sunday Times newspaper should come as no surprise – consumers have been losing interest in both for some time.
Australia's consumer watchdog has started legal action in the Federal Court against German carmaker Volkswagen and its Australian subsidiary accusing it of misleading claims about diesel vehicle emissions.
Premier Colin Barnett has voiced his opposition to The West Australian's proposed purchase of The Sunday Times as the competition watchdog raised concerns of its own.
Australia's retail broadband market, which is dominated by Telstra, Optus and TPG Telecom, needs to lift its game and give consumers better information on broadband speed, the competition regulator says.
The competition watchdog has waved through a $9 billion takeover of rail and ports giant Asciano, and approved Metcash's bid for Woolworths' Home Timber and Hardware business.
The consumer watchdog is launching an industry-wide investigation into Australia's new car retail business following its probes of Volkswagen and Fiat Chrysler.
Shoppers will no longer be slugged with excessive surcharges on credit card payments under new rules, but could face other fees as banks look to make up for lost revenue.
The competition watchdog has further delayed its decision on the $9 billion takeover of rail and ports giant Asciano, after receiving complaints that the deal would reduce competition in the container logistics business.
The Federal Court has ordered the former managing director of a Western Australian-controlled egg producer to pay a $120,000 penalty for attempting to induce a cartel arrangement between competing producers.
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.
Hailing a cab during busy periods is set to become easier after the competition watchdog decided to allow a new smartphone taxi booking app called "ihail".
Automotive Holdings Group has won regulatory approval for the sale of its Covs Parts business after agreeing to retain four regional stores, and has also expanded its east coast operations through another acquisition in Melbourne.
The long-running takeover battle for Australian ports and rail operator Asciano will continue after the competition watchdog delayed its decision on the rival bids.
The competition watchdog is seeking market feedback after a fresh undertaking by Canada's Brookfield Infrastructure in its takeover battle for ports and rail operator Asciano, which includes the divestment of its bulk rail operations in Western Australia.
The consumer watchdog has decided not to approve GPC Asia Pacific's proposed $43 million acquisition of Automotive Holdings Group's Covs Parts business on the grounds that it would substantially lessen competition.
Supermarket giant Woolworths allegedly pressured more than 800 of its suppliers for make extra payments worth up to $60 million to shore up the retailer's profits, the consumer watchdog says.
Seafood producer and one of Western Australia's largest private companies, Kailis Bros, has been fined $10,800 by the consumer watchdog for misleading conduct.
Brookfield Infrastructure has suffered a blow in its contested takeover bid for port and rail provider Asciano, with the ACCC declining to accept a series of behavioural undertakings offered by the Canadian group.
Treasury has cut Australia's potential economic growth forecast, while predicting a return to a budget surplus will take longer than previously forecast.
The competition watchdog has cleared oil and gas giant Shell's proposed $70 billion takeover of rival BG Group, saying it will not substantially alter the domestic natural gas market.
The competition watchdog has given the go-ahead for Vocus Communications to merge with M2 Group in a $3 billion deal that will create Australia's fourth largest telco.
Australia's competition watchdog believes the planned global merger of oilfield services companies Halliburton and Baker Hughes could give the combined group, and current market leader Schlumberger, too much power.
