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January 11, 2024
ACCC issues penalty
Published by Pearl Dy at January 11, 2024
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ACCC slaps web host $56,340 in fines for misleading customers

Dreamscape Networks International Pte Ltd has paid $56,340 in penalties after the ACCC found them to be making false or misleading representations about two ‘free’ products […]
Pearl DyPearl Dy January 11, 2024
October 17, 2023
NBN
Published by Comms Room Staff at October 17, 2023
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New NBN rules to promote competition and long-term interests of Australians

The Australian Competition and Customer Commission (ACCC) has accepted NBN Co’s latest proposed variation to its Special Access Undertaking (SAU), which includes measures designed to protect […]
Comms Room StaffComms Room Staff October 17, 2023
March 7, 2023
nbn providers
Published by Paulo Rizal at March 7, 2023
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Smaller NBN providers gaining ground over ‘Big 3’, report says

Australia’s top three NBN providers are losing a sizable chunk of their customers to smaller providers, the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission’s (ACCC) latest NBN Wholesale […]
Paulo RizalPaulo Rizal March 7, 2023
July 1, 2022
Optus implores ACCC to reject Telstra-TPG merger 1200x628
Published by Jaw de Guzman at July 1, 2022
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Optus implores ACCC to reject Telstra-TPG merger

Optus has called to block the proposed TPG-Telstra merger in a submission to the Australian Competition & Consumer Commission (ACCC).   According to Optus, the market […]
Jaw de GuzmanJaw de Guzman July 1, 2022
May 31, 2022
Consumers call to protect Aussies from crypto scams
Published by Jaw de Guzman at May 31, 2022
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Consumers call to protect Aussies from crypto scams

As a top priority for the incoming Labor government, consumer advocates are pressing it to oversee the unregulated crypto business. CHOICE, Australia’s leading consumer advocacy group, […]
Jaw de GuzmanJaw de Guzman May 31, 2022
May 30, 2022
ACCC warns of doubled internet rates with NBN Co’s new proposal
Published by Jaw de Guzman at May 30, 2022
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ACCC warns of doubled internet rates with NBN Co’s new proposal

The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) apprised that internet rates could double in a decade if NBN Co’s newly proposed pricing model moves forward. The […]
Jaw de GuzmanJaw de Guzman May 30, 2022
May 30, 2022
Sims says Facebook should be designated under media bargaining code
Published by Jaw de Guzman at May 30, 2022
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Sims says Facebook should be designated under media bargaining code

Due to its failure to negotiate with some news sites, including SBS and The Conversation, Former Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) Chair Rod Sims said […]
Jaw de GuzmanJaw de Guzman May 30, 2022
February 24, 2022
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Published by Dee Antenor at February 24, 2022
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ACCC says scam calls are increasing, here’s how you can avoid them

Scam calls are becoming more rampant and scammers are using different strategies to scam Australians using technology. Scammers will introduce themselves on the phone pretending to […]
Dee AntenorDee Antenor February 24, 2022
September 15, 2021
CRA set to collectively negotiate with Facebook and Google
Published by Eliza Sayon at September 15, 2021
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CRA set to collectively negotiate with Facebook and Google

The ACCC has issued a draft determination proposing that Commercial Radio Australia (CRA) be authorized to collectively negotiate with Facebook and Google over the payment for […]
Eliza SayonEliza Sayon September 15, 2021