If granted, a notification waiver removes the need to notify the acquisition to the ACCC, even if it meets the thresholds. It provides a simple way to enable acquisitions to go ahead quickly if they ...

The wheat port code regulates the conduct of port terminal service providers. The code seeks to ensure that exporters of bulk wheat have fair and transparent access to port terminal services. We ...

for in-person payments only when transactions are $500 or less, and between the hours of 7 am and 9 pm. It is legal for a business to specify their terms and conditions for supplying products and ...

On 31 March 2026, the Reserve Bank of Australia announced upcoming changes to card payment surcharging rules in Australia. From 1 October 2026, the Visa, Mastercard and eftpos card networks can ...

Businesses must communicate clear and accurate prices prior to consumers booking, ordering or purchasing. They must not mislead consumers about their prices. There are specific laws about how ...

The Consumer Data Right allows consumers to safely share the data that businesses hold about them. It can help consumers to compare products and services to find offers that best match their needs.

The ACCC acknowledges the Traditional Custodians of the lands across Australia on which we live and work. We acknowledge their connection to this Country and pay our respect to Elders past, present ...

A certification trade mark is usually a logo, word or phrase that indicates to consumers that a product or service meets a particular standard or has certain qualities or characteristics.

Franchisors and franchisees have rights and obligations under the: Franchising Code of Conduct competition and consumer laws. The ACCC regulates the franchising code and the Competition and Consumer ...

The ACCC acknowledges the Traditional Custodians of the lands across Australia on which we live and work. We acknowledge their connection to this Country and pay our respect to Elders past, present ...

Following an investigation by the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission, Expedia and Booking.com have each reached agreement to amend price and availability parity clauses in their contracts ...