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ACCC: Businesses reminded to review their card surcharges and pricing information
The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission has issued a reminder to businesses to review their card payment surcharges to ensure they are in line with their cost of accepting card payments.
ACCC releases draft decision proposing to authorise collaborations on sustainable finance initiatives
The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) has released a draft determination proposing to grant authorisation with conditions to allow the Australian Sustainable Finance Institute (ASFI) and industry participants to collaborate on sustainable finance initiatives for five years.
Commissioner Liza Carver to depart ACCC
Commissioner Liza Carver will leave the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) in mid-May after making a significant contribution to the agency, including as Chair of the ACCC’s Enforcement Committee.
CALC designated complaint to ACCC on unsolicited selling
The Consumer Action Law Centre has called for a nationwide ban on unsolicited selling in the first ever designated ‘super’ complaint presented to the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission.
ACCC consults on assessment guidelines for new merger regime
The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) has marked a further milestone in the transition steps towards the new merger regime with the release of the draft merger assessment guidelines for consultation.
ACCC at 2nd Annual Sustainability Reporting Summit
At the 2nd Annual Sustainability Reporting Summit, ACCC Deputy Chair Mick Keogh reaffirmed the regulator’s focus on tackling misleading environmental claims and ensuring fair competition. Keogh emphasised that new climate reporting rules will drive transparency and protect businesses making genuine sustainability investments.