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MYOB's proposed GreatSoft buyout hits ACCC hurdle

MYOB's proposed GreatSoft buyout hits ACCC hurdle

Competition concerns raised.
Justin Hendry Feb 11 2021 11:41AM Software
Telstra blasts plan to 'set aside' mobile spectrum for Optus and TPG, but not it

Telstra blasts plan to 'set aside' mobile spectrum for Optus and TPG, but not it

Says its dominance should not be used against it.
Ry Crozier Jan 18 2021 1:00PM Telco/ISP
Google closes $2.1bn deal to buy Fitbit as US govt probe continues

Google closes $2.1bn deal to buy Fitbit as US govt probe continues

Justice department still to reach decision on any enforcement action.
Staff Writer Jan 15 2021 7:00AM Hardware
NBN enterprise cross-subsidy probe set for 'early 2021'

NBN enterprise cross-subsidy probe set for 'early 2021'

ACCC to examine costs in a separate inquiry.
Ry Crozier Dec 24 2020 10:19AM Telco/ISP
Google undertaking for Fitbit buy fails to gain ACCC support

Google undertaking for Fitbit buy fails to gain ACCC support

Final decision pushed back to the end of March 2021.
Ry Crozier Dec 22 2020 10:07AM Hardware
ACCC chief Sims says Google and Facebook draft laws 'fair'

ACCC chief Sims says Google and Facebook draft laws 'fair'

And critical for the survival of the media industry.
Jane Wardell Dec 22 2020 6:50AM Digital & Disruption
Telstra faces $50m penalty for 'unconscionable conduct'

Telstra faces $50m penalty for 'unconscionable conduct'

Over mobile plans sold to Indigenous consumers.
Ry Crozier Nov 26 2020 11:07AM Telco/ISP
NBN Co's financial returns take backseat to affordability, usability

NBN Co's financial returns take backseat to affordability, usability

ACCC sets the scene for a new SAU.
Ry Crozier Oct 28 2020 12:15PM Telco/ISP
Comms Minister tackles ACCC's NBN interventions with a 'statement of expectations'

Comms Minister tackles ACCC's NBN interventions with a 'statement of expectations'

Pushing government's position on telco issues.
Ry Crozier Oct 15 2020 11:18AM Telco/ISP
Google drops Australia from News Showcase launch amid regulator rancour

Google drops Australia from News Showcase launch amid regulator rancour

Cites regulatory complications.
Byron Kaye Oct 5 2020 8:36AM Software
ACCC dares Facebook to block news content

ACCC dares Facebook to block news content

'It's their call'.
Byron Kaye Sep 18 2020 6:30AM Software
ACCC to examine competition between Apple and Google app stores

ACCC to examine competition between Apple and Google app stores

Including the sharing of data by apps.
Staff Writer Sep 8 2020 3:12PM Security
Fintech inquiry calls for single govt agency for open data

Fintech inquiry calls for single govt agency for open data

To assume ACCC responsibility for consumer data right.
Justin Hendry Sep 3 2020 4:14PM Strategy
Facebook threatens to stop news sharing if media code becomes law

Facebook threatens to stop news sharing if media code becomes law

Claims proposed regulation is 'counterproductive'.
Staff Writers Sep 1 2020 12:32PM Software
HealthEngine cops $2.9m penalty over data misuse

HealthEngine cops $2.9m penalty over data misuse

Admits to sharing patient information without their knowledge.
Justin Hendry Aug 20 2020 12:30PM Security
NBN Co agrees to pay up for slow internet, poor service

NBN Co agrees to pay up for slow internet, poor service

Now that the rollout is largely complete.
Ry Crozier Aug 20 2020 10:54AM Telco/ISP
ACCC accuses Google of seeding media code 'misinformation'

ACCC accuses Google of seeding media code 'misinformation'

Rejects web giant's claims.
Justin Hendry Aug 17 2020 6:04PM Strategy
Google weaponises search platform in fight against proposed media code

Google weaponises search platform in fight against proposed media code

Uses open letter, pop-ups to push agenda.
Justin Hendry Aug 17 2020 11:39AM Strategy
ACCC sides with banks in screen scraping warning war

ACCC sides with banks in screen scraping warning war

Says warnings aren’t anti-competitive, despite fintech claims.
Justin Hendry Aug 10 2020 5:15PM Financial Services
Google, Facebook asked to give insider access to algorithmic changes

Google, Facebook asked to give insider access to algorithmic changes

Under Australia's new mandatory media bargaining code.
Justin Hendry Jul 31 2020 11:31AM Strategy

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