Timely updates on ACCC action, regulatory developments, consumer protection and competition issues affecting Australian markets. Official account.

Australia
Joined October 2009
We'll renew our focus on manipulative and false practices in digital markets and the sale of dangerous goods online, and focus our compliance and enforcement efforts on addressing anti-competitive conduct in key sectors across the Australian economy. brnw.ch/21x04w4
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The ban applies to products that are designed to position a baby bottle, or bottle teat, so an infant can self-feed without another person holding the bottle or without adult supervision. accc.gov.au/media-release/pe…
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The Federal Court has ordered Emma Sleep to pay a total of $15 million in penalties for making false or misleading representations about the sale price of mattresses, bed frames, pillows, and accessories. accc.gov.au/media-release/be…
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About 70% of people who contacted the ACCC in 2025 about an electronic product or whitegood raised issues relating to consumer guarantees. accc.gov.au/media-release/ri…
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We've accepted a court-enforceable undertaking from drone supplier Tekron in which it admitted to engaging in resale price maintenance by directing certain resellers to not advertise or sell DJI drone products to consumers below a specified price. accc.gov.au/media-release/dr…
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The Federal Court has ordered Mobil Oil Australia to pay $16 million in penalties for making false or misleading representations about the fuel sold at 9 petrol stations in north and central Queensland, in breach of the Australian Consumer Law. brnw.ch/21x007L
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Participants in the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) are being targeted by NDIS providers' deceptive advertising practices and other behaviours banned by consumer law, a new report has found. accc.gov.au/media-release/au…
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EE Group has admitted to engaging in resale price maintenance by directing certain resellers to not advertise or sell DJI drone products to consumers below a specified price. brnw.ch/21wYzFa
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City Beach supplied a range of consumer novelty products that did not comply with mandatory button battery safety and information standards. brnw.ch/21wYzu5
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We've decided to oppose the acquisition following an in-depth investigation that found the proposed acquisition is likely to result in a substantial lessening of competition in the wholesale supply of outboard motors in Australia. brnw.ch/21wYrXd
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We've accepted a court enforceable undertaking from Golf Imports after the golf equipment supplier admitted to engaging in resale price maintenance by prohibiting retailers from selling its products below a set price. brnw.ch/21wYrVP
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We’ve written to a number of major retailers ahead of the Boxing Day sales to remind them of their obligations under the Australian Consumer Law when advertising sales and promotions. brnw.ch/21wYrUh
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Our Measuring Broadband Australia report found households using high-speed NBN plans with a fibre to the premises (FTTP) or hybrid fibre coaxial (HFC) connection are now receiving faster internet after the rollout of NBN Co's recent upgrade program. brnw.ch/21wYq4Y
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We've accepted a court-enforceable undertaking from Equifax in which it has agreed not to enter into any new agreements preventing its competitors from being able to access electronic payroll and superannuation data. brnw.ch/21wYpXa
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We've commenced separate proceedings in the Federal Court against home meal delivery providers HelloFresh and Youfoodz for allegedly misleading consumers over subscriptions. brnw.ch/21wYnY4
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We’ve issued a draft determination proposing to authorise the Australasian Performing Right Association’s musical works licensing arrangements for five years, subject to conditions aimed at improving the association’s accountability and transparency. brnw.ch/21wYhX6
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Following a detailed investigation, we concluded that the proposed acquisition would likely result in a substantial lessening of competition in the supply of motor vehicle insurance and the supply of home and contents insurance in WA. brnw.ch/21wYfVn
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Our latest Domestic Airline Competition report has found very high demand for domestic air travel in September and October 2025 put additional pressure on seating capacity, and led to higher airfares for travellers in October. brnw.ch/21wYbPC
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Google has been ordered by the Federal Court to pay $55 million in penalties for engaging in anti-competitive conduct when it reached understandings with Telstra and Optus about pre-installing Google Search on Android mobile phones. brnw.ch/21wXZu6
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We've launched a quad bike safety awareness campaign in regional Australia, warning that older male farmers remain the group most at risk of fatal injuries or crashes, with children also at risk. brnw.ch/21wXtrC
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