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Coles Woolworths oligopoly
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ACCC says Coles and Woolworths share oligopoly

In its interim report, the ACCC argued the supermarket retail sector, with Coles and Woolworths, is an oligopoly.

ACCC suing Coles Woolworths
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ACCC suing Coles and Woolies for misleading prices

The ACCC has launched proceedings, suing both Coles and Woolworths in the Federal Court for breaching Consumer Law.

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Woolworths reported a $1.7 billion profit for the last financial year

Coles and Woolworths control two-thirds of Australia’s supermarket sector.

Coles net profit
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Coles has reported a $1.1 billion profit for the last financial year

CEO Leah Weckert said Coles has “endeavoured” to help customers “balance the household budget” during a year of increased “financial pressures on households and families”.

Qantas cancelled flights
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Qantas agrees to pay $120 million over cancelled flights

Qantas and the ACCC have reached a settlement that could include the airline paying $120 million over selling tickets for cancelled flights.

Will a string of inquiries into Australia's supermarkets bring down the cost of groceries?
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Will multiple inquiries into supermarkets make groceries cheaper?

Several inquiries are underway into the practices of Australia’s supermarkets, and how they set the prices of groceries.

Are supermarkets price gouging? 
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Miles takes price fight to supermarkets

Are supermarkets price gouging? Two Australian leaders have renewed concerns amid cost-of-living struggles.

Chemist Warehouse merger
Economics

Chemist Warehouse merger with Sigma Healthcare to list on ASX

Chemist Warehouse could merge with Sigma Healthcare to become a publicly listed company on the Australian Securities Exchange (ASX).

Influencer guidelines
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Social media stars face advertising concerns

Influencer guidelines will be distributed to social media stars, after an investigation by the Australian consumer watchdog.

accc black friday scam
Economics

The ACCC’s Black Friday scam warning

The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) has warned shoppers of an increase in online scams ahead of Black Friday sales.

Car emissions is the focus of the Government's new scheme
Economics

Why are petrol prices rising to well over $2.10 per litre?

Petrol prices are rising again across Australia, and have been well above $2.10 litre in recent days in Sydney and Melbourne. Why?

What's happened with ANZ and Suncorp
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The national consumer watchdog has blocked ANZ and Suncorp’s $4.9 billion deal

What’s happened with ANZ and Suncorp? The Australian consumer watchdog has blocked the proposed merger, citing competition concerns.

qantas and virgin duopoly
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The consumer watchdog has warned against Qantas and Virgin’s domestic duopoly

The domestic duopoly between Qantas and Virgin is pushing up prices and lowering customer experience, the ACCC says. Here are the details

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