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Judge in Coles court case questions whether ACCC case has to fail

Australian Broadcasting Corporation 25 Feb 2026
The judge overseeing a bombshell federal court case has made a stunning intervention as the consumer watchdog makes closing arguments ... .
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Manipulative conduct in the digital economy, pricing claims and competition in essential services among ACCC priorities for year ahead (Australian Competition and Consumer Commission)

Public Technologies 19 Feb 2026
In 2026-27, the ACCC will also continue to address misleading pricing and claims in relation to essential services with a focus on energy and telecommunications, as well as promoting competition in these sectors.
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ACCC's compliance and enforcement priorities update 2026-27 address (Australian Competition and Consumer Commission)

Public Technologies 19 Feb 2026
It is a pleasure to be here to announce the ACCC's Compliance and Enforcement Priorities for 2026-27. At their core, the ACCC's priorities reflect two fundamental conditions for a healthy economy.
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Australia news live: Dural crime scene believed to be linked to Chris Baghsarian kidnapping, NSW ...

The Guardian 19 Feb 2026
Opposition leader signals his Liberals will abandon net zero commitment entirely. Follow updates live. Get our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcast ... ....
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'Blatant' fake discounting by retailers in ACCC's sights

Australian Broadcasting Corporation 18 Feb 2026
ACCC chair Gina Cass-Gottlieb outlines the consumer watchdog's priorities for 2026, including targeting "blatant" fake discounting ... .
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Consumer watchdog concerned by rise of per-item prices at Australian supermarkets

The Guardian 18 Feb 2026
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Coles tells court its Down Down promotions were ‘fair dinkum’ discounts and did not mislead shoppers

The Guardian 17 Feb 2026
Supermarket defends pricing practices after ACCC labels discounts ‘utterly misleading’ in federal court case.
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ACCC accuses Coles of 'planned' campaign to mislead customers

Australian Broadcasting Corporation 16 Feb 2026
Supermarket giant Coles is accused of a "planned" campaign to mislead customers over price discounts on the first day of a bombshell Federal Court case ... .
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Coles offered ‘utterly misleading’ discounts ACCC argues in federal court case

The Guardian 16 Feb 2026
ACCC alleges the supermarket breached the law by offering ‘illusory’ discounts on many products with ‘Down Down’ promotion.
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ACCC seeks views on Australia Post's proposed stamp price increase (Australian Competition and Consumer Commission)

Public Technologies 12 Feb 2026
The ACCC is seeking feedback from businesses and consumers on Australia Post's draft proposal to increase stamp prices for ordinary small and large letters by 8.8 per cent from mid-2026 ... Submissions can be sent via email to [email protected].
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Govs' Ryback named ACCC Player of the Week

Dothan Eagle 07 Feb 2026
Wallace baseball player Peyton Ryback (in back row wearing black jacket) is surrounded by his clan of family and friends who came to Panama City this past weekend to watch him play for the Govs ... .
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Govs’ Peyton Ryback named ACCC Player of the Week

Dothan Eagle 04 Feb 2026
Wallace College's Peyton Ryback earned the ACCC Division II Player of the Week honor after a strong four-game performance in front of family and friends at a season-opening tournament ... .
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ACCC authorises Sydney Water and a group of Sydney councils to procure the development of an organic waste bio-refinery (Australian Competition and Consumer Commission)

Public Technologies 04 Feb 2026
The ACCC considers that the conduct is likely to result in a public benefit and that this public benefit would outweigh any likely public detriment. The ACCC has decided to grant authorisation until 31 December 2052.
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