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The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) has a new chair.
Opponents frozen in ice cream deal
Peters Ice Cream has been ordered to pay a $12 million penalty for anti-competitive conduct.
Origin downplays Russian link
A major Australian energy company has been questioned over its links to a Russian billionaire on Australia’s sanctions list.
'Unsuitable' Crown keeps licence
Crown Resorts has been found unsuitable to hold Western Australia’s only gaming licence.
Insurance risk reviewed
A growing number of Australians are finding their homes and businesses to be virtually uninsurable.
Carbon credits dubbed "rort"
A whistleblower has emerged from the authority set up to monitor the government's Emissions Reduction Fund.
Locals keen for UK deal
Businesses are hoping to find more skilled workers when the Australia-UK free trade agreement comes into force.
Tough times hit Boral's bottom line
Building supplier Boral has taken a big hit from floods and fuel prices.
CEFC shifts off solar
The chief of the Clean Energy Finance Corporation (CEFC) says green hydrogen investments will pay off, eventually.
IEA urges oil cut
The International Energy Agency has suggested cutting down on car and plane travel.
ACCC sues over fake crypto ads
The consumer watchdog is suing Facebook’s parent company Meta over scam ads for cryptocurrencies...
Choice calls for BNPL regs
Consumer advocacy groups around the world want stronger regulation of the buy now, pay later sector.
CSIRO backs rail savings
CSIRO says Australia could save over $200 million in transport costs per year by using inland rail.
Disaster fund described
The architects of a $10 billion cyclone reinsurance pool say a similar fund is needed for other natural disasters.
Big money backs cable plan
Australian billionaires are pouring money into the world’s largest solar and battery project.
Bond death expected
A major investment manager has quit his old firm to join a crypto advisory firm, saying “bonds won’t exist in 10 years”.
Regulators gather for new issues
Four major Australian watchdogs have come together to create the Digital Platform Regulators Forum.
Advice probe leader picked
Superannuation law expert Michelle Levy will chair an inquiry into the quality and affordability of financial advice.