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States sign up for new competition agenda to lift wages
A closed-door meeting of competition experts has been held to discuss the federal government’s plans to renew competition policy across the country.
- by Shane Wright
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ACCC cracks down on fake specials, dodgy online claims amid cost of living pressures
The chair of the competition and consumer watchdog has put supermarkets, airlines, banks, telcos, ecommerce players and digital platforms on notice.
- by Jessica Yun
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Regulation
The $3 billion bomb: Apple and co are under attack
Apple’s fine contained a warning that will send a chill down the spines of its rivals.
- by Stephen Bartholomeusz
Reform planning laws to stamp out monopolies, assistant minister for competition says
The Albanese government has secured a commitment from state and territory treasurers to revitalise national competition policies.
- by Sumeyya Ilanbey
How the ‘millionaires factory’ shook up Australia’s big four banks
A landmark ruling underlines how Macquarie Group, better known for investment banking, is making a serious play in the less racy retail banking sector.
- by Millie Muroi
PM set for clash with big business over competition reform
Anthony Albanese has signalled a fresh push to lift competition to help consumers, farmers and small businesses, but large firms are concerned over new rules covering mergers.
- by Shane Wright
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Wage growth
Job handcuffs costing workers $7500 a year in lower wages
One of the best ways to get a pay rise is moving to another company. But contract clauses are on the rise that are shackling workers to low-paying employers.
- by Shane Wright
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If you love discount books, you don’t love their authors
Other countries have tweaked competition rules to save their independent booksellers. So why doesn’t Australia?
- by Raymond Bonner
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Yes, you can (partly) blame greedy businesses for the cost-of-living crisis
The nation’s economists have not covered themselves in glory in the present inflationary episode, showing an unwillingness to re-examine their long-held views.
- by Ross Gittins
Qantas named and shamed in Fels’ price gouging inquiry
Former ACCC head Professor Allan Fels said the review of the airline sector must remove barriers to competition.
- by Rachel Clun
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Supermarket inquiry
How much do supermarkets gouge us? Time to check it out
When an industry is dominated by just a few huge companies, they can, and often do, manipulate prices to their own advantage.
- by Ross Gittins