Australia’s competition watchdog has welcomed a government decision to provide an additional A$67.7 million ($44 million) over four years to strengthen its enforcement and regulatory capabilities. The funding package, announced as part of the 2026–27 […]
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Australian Competition and Consumer Commission
ACCC Signals Rejection of Collective Bargaining Plan by Screen Producers Australia
CANBERRA, April 30, 2026 — The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission has issued a draft decision proposing to deny authorisation for Screen Producers Australia and its members to collectively negotiate contract terms with broadcasters and […]
Competition Law Must Drive Growth and Productivity, ACCC Commissioner Says
MELBOURNE, April 29, 2026 — Competition law should be viewed as a pro-business and pro-growth tool, not a regulatory burden, according to Luke Woodward, who called for stronger enforcement and deeper market insight to address […]
ACCC Allowed to Intervene in Epic Games v Apple Case on Remedies
SYDNEY, April 21, 2026 — Australia’s Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) has been granted permission by the Federal Court of Australia to intervene in the ongoing legal dispute between Epic Games and Apple, focusing […]
ACCC Authorises Uniting Church Collective Insurance Arrangement
CANBERRA, April 15, 2026 — The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) has granted authorisation allowing the Uniting Church in Australia National Assembly and related entities to collectively acquire insurance under a national program. In […]
ACCC Says New Merger Control Regime Off to Positive Start
SYDNEY, April 9, 2026 — Australia’s new mandatory merger control regime is operating as expected in its first months, with most deals being reviewed within targeted timelines, according to the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission. […]
ACCC Launches Phase 2 Review of MicroStar’s Proposed Acquisition of Konvoy
SYDNEY, April 2, 2026 — The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission has opened an in-depth Phase 2 investigation into MicroStar Logistics LLC’s proposed acquisition of the assets of Konvoy Holdings Pty Ltd, citing concerns the […]
ACCC Grants Interim Authorisation for Qantas–American Airlines Cooperation
CANBERRA, April 1, 2026 — The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) has granted interim authorisation allowing Qantas Airways Limited and American Airlines to continue cooperating on trans-Pacific routes while the regulator reviews their broader […]
Australian Court Fines Qteq and Executive Chairman $6 Million for Attempted Cartel Conduct
SYDNEY, March 26, 2026 — An Australian federal court has imposed a total of $6 million in penalties on oil and gas services company Qteq Pty Ltd and its executive chairman Simon Ashton for attempting […]
ACCC Monitoring Domestic Aviation Market as Middle East Conflict Disrupts Global Flights
CANBERRA, March 24, 2026 — Australia’s competition regulator is closely monitoring the domestic aviation market as disruptions from the conflict in the Middle East begin to affect global air travel and fuel costs. The Australian […]
