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Code changes 2025 opportunity

‘Reasonable opportunity’: ACCC issues guidance on upcoming Code changes

The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission has released guidance on the changes to the Franchising Code due to c...
Tech giants small business

ACCC warns tech giants are harming small businesses and competition

The ACCC's report suggests Australia needs to regulate the tech firms.
Bedshed ACCC penalised

Bedshed penalised for alleged false claims over NDIS endorsement

The ACCC put businesses on notice over advertising practices relating to NDIS.
Government accc fund franchise

Government pledges $7m to ACCC to help fight franchising bad behaviour

The government aims to boost the ACCC's powers of enforcement with its cash injection.
An unspecified number of retailers have been asked to justify their advertising.

ACCC taking action against multiple retailers for dodgy Black Friday claims

Some Black Friday sales advertisements made by Australian businesses may have misled shoppers, the Australian Compe...
Meg’s Flowers is facing $1 million in penalties for allegedly false advertisements.

Online florist Meg’s Flowers fined $1 million for misleading customers

Online florist Meg’s Flowers has to pay $1 million in penalties after the Federal Court found the company falsified clai...
ACCC Sigma Chemist Warehouse

ACCC seeks feedback on controversial pharmacy merger deal

Sigma Healthcare has offered concessions to franchisees as it plans a merger with Chemist Warehouse.
ACCC Chemist Warehouse Sigma
ACCC unfair contract law

ACCC puts franchisors on notice over unfair contract laws

Franchisors who fail to address concerns risk legal action.
ACCC avoid greenwashing

ACCC shares eight principles to help businesses avoid greenwashing action

The guidance includes eight clear principles.