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Australian retailers are again in the spotlight after the Federal Court ordered The Good Guys Discount Warehouses (Australia) Pty Ltd  to pay $13.5 million in penalties  for misleading conduct relating to store credit and “StoreCash” promotions. The Good Guys fined $13.5m after misleading store credit promotions — highlighting ACCC enforcement and the importance of compliance in retail marketing. This enforcement action, brought by the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) ,...

The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) has launched proceedings in the Federal Court against US-based company JustAnswer LLC, alleging it misled consumers through pricing practices and claims of government affiliation. (Source: ACCC media release, 23 September 2025) ACCC takes action against JustAnswer over alleged misleading pricing, subscription traps and false government affiliation claims — a warning for digital businesses.     What the ACCC Alleges   According to the...

Published: October 2025 Based on an ACCC media release dated 9 October 2025. Elders’ acquisition of Delta Agribusiness gains ACCC approval following divestment commitments to maintain rural competition.   Australia’s agribusiness landscape is set for a major shift, with the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) confirming it will not oppose Elders Limited’s (ASX: ELD) acquisition of Delta Agribusiness , subject to strict divestment conditions.   This decision follows an...