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Supermarkets could be legally barred from setting exorbitantly high prices if the government adopts the rec...

Australia's supermarket sector is one of the most concentrated in the world. A key recommendation from this inquiry is for the Australian government to amend the Competition and Consumer Act 2010 to create divestiture powers specific to the supermarket sector, where a supermarket has been found to have misused their market power.

Former ACCC chair professor Fels had also recommended such a power earlier this year in his report to the Australian Council of Trade Unions.

Labor’s gas market intervention will also jeopardise the flow of LNG that is critical underpinning our Asian trade partners progress on their climate targets.

This consultation paper seeks input on the design of the gas elements of the Government’s plan to address high energy prices and ensure that our wholesale gas markets deliver adequate supply at reasonable prices and on reasonable terms to domestic users.

Motor Vehicle Information Scheme starts today, obliging car brands to sell service info to independent repairers.

Gilbert + Tobin lawyer Remony Vials has witnessed significant changes in her field of competition and regulation law as well as the way her team collaborated while working remotely during the pandemic

Businesses are known to charge extra for using a credit card - but theres a fine line that could tip them ...