Tag: ACCC

Innovation is the key to NBN Co’s future

Posted on   |  by Mark Gregory
The future of telecommunications in Australia has become linked to the success or failure of NBN Co, the government business enterprise that is responsible for connecting premises to the...

Beyond competition policy and the theory of market failure

Posted on   |  by David Havyatt
There is absolutely no doubt that orthodox economic theory concludes that, where viable, competitive markets deliver the best outcome for consumers. What is less clear is whether the orthodox...

Cochlear’s acquisition of rival hits UK roadblock

Posted on   |  by Joseph Brookes
Cochlear’s plan to buy up a Danish rival has hit another roadblock, with the UK competition regulator joining its Australian counterpart in opposing the deal, warning it would stymy...

Tech ‘gatekeepers’ in ACCC’s sights for merger law reform

Posted on   |  by Brandon How
Australian Competition and Consumer Commission chair Gina Cass-Gottlieb has called for an overhaul of the country’s merger laws, arguing they are currently unfit to deal with today’s issues, including...

Stronger enforcement on CDR data incoming: ACCC

Posted on   |  by Brandon How
Australia’s competition watchdog is set to increase enforcement activities against banks that feed poor data into the Consumer Data Right following consultation with data recipients. In particular, “significant shortcomings”...

Small telco exemptions are hurting retirees

Posted on   |  by Mark Gregory
The number of retirees having to pay high monthly fees for underperforming fixed connections to the internet is increasing at an alarming rate thanks to a small provider exemption...