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ACCC Scamwatch notes decrease in reported losses

ACCC Scamwatch notes decrease in reported losses

Reported a 5.5 percent dip in overall financial losses compared to 2022.
Kate Weber Jan 29 2024 12:26PM Governance
Crazydomains owner fined for so-called "subscription traps"

Crazydomains owner fined for so-called "subscription traps"

Fees kicked in when trial period ended.
Staff Writer Jan 10 2024 10:34AM Telco/ISP
ACCC lists eight principles to avoid greenwashing in advertising and marketing

ACCC lists eight principles to avoid greenwashing in advertising and marketing

Helping to reduce misleading information.
Digital Nation Staff Dec 15 2023 10:00AM Governance
Federal government green lights in-principle agreement to new competition and consumer laws

Federal government green lights in-principle agreement to new competition and consumer laws

ACCC welcomes the agreement.
Digital Nation Staff Dec 12 2023 10:54AM Governance
Government to explore new laws for digital platforms

Government to explore new laws for digital platforms

Acts on year-old recommendations.
Kate Weber Dec 11 2023 6:57AM Strategy
Big tech’s expansion into other markets sparks ACCC concern

Big tech’s expansion into other markets sparks ACCC concern

Calls for reforms.
Athina Mallis Nov 28 2023 10:33AM Governance
ACCC keeps eye on tech giants' expanding reach

ACCC keeps eye on tech giants' expanding reach

Seeks new codes and regulatory reforms.
Kate Weber Nov 27 2023 5:24PM Software
ACCC chair argues need for digital platform reforms

ACCC chair argues need for digital platform reforms

Gina Cass-Gottlieb speaks at KWM Digital Future Summit.
Athina Mallis Nov 2 2023 9:07AM Governance
Telstra to test emergency mobile roaming

Telstra to test emergency mobile roaming

Also upgrading payphones with backup batteries.
Richard Chirgwin Nov 1 2023 12:23PM Telco/ISP
ACCC backs emergency mobile roaming

ACCC backs emergency mobile roaming

Also calls for tower access regulation update.
Richard Chirgwin Oct 23 2023 11:49AM Telco/ISP
Swift Networks fined $1.2 million over mining comms work

Swift Networks fined $1.2 million over mining comms work

Federal Court finds "cartel conduct" in tenders.
Staff Writer Sep 11 2023 8:23AM Networking
NBN price rises could hit at Christmas

NBN price rises could hit at Christmas

But are just as likely to push into 2024.
Ry Crozier Aug 10 2023 6:39AM Telco/ISP
Greenwashing claims impact net zero targets: ACCC deputy chair

Greenwashing claims impact net zero targets: ACCC deputy chair

Consumer watchdog continues its greenwashing crackdown.
Athina Mallis Aug 9 2023 9:29AM Governance
ACCC introduces CDR developer portal

ACCC introduces CDR developer portal

To help players understand the technical requirements.
Kate Weber Aug 7 2023 6:53AM Software
ACCC to allow cross-banking collaboration on scam prevention

ACCC to allow cross-banking collaboration on scam prevention

Aims to develop an industry-standard approach.
Kate Weber Aug 3 2023 3:05PM Financial Services
Federal court slaps Meta subsidiaries with a $10m fine for misleading consumers

Federal court slaps Meta subsidiaries with a $10m fine for misleading consumers

Action brought on by the ACCC.
Athina Mallis Jul 26 2023 2:28PM Governance
ACCC releases draft guidance to reduce greenwashing

ACCC releases draft guidance to reduce greenwashing

57 percent of businesses reviewed making potentially misleading environmental claims.
Athina Mallis Jul 14 2023 9:30AM Governance
ACCC investigates Australian data broker practices

ACCC investigates Australian data broker practices

Examines benefits and harms.
Kate Weber Jul 10 2023 11:48AM Strategy
ACCC, ASIC 'fusion cell' to tackle investment scams

ACCC, ASIC 'fusion cell' to tackle investment scams

Under newly-launched National Anti-Scam Centre.
Kate Weber Jul 3 2023 12:07PM Financial Services
National Anti-Scam Centre creates “fusion cell” of ASIC and ACCC

National Anti-Scam Centre creates “fusion cell” of ASIC and ACCC

Fusion cells are short-term taskforces.
Athina Mallis Jul 3 2023 9:33AM Governance

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