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Google Launches ‘News Showcase’ in Australia as Tech Giant Fends Off Regulation
Google Australia has launched its News Showcase product at the tail-end of a near two-year-long journey by Australian regulators to rein in the power of the tech giant. News Showcase ...
February 5, 2021
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Daniel Y. Teng
Australian Prime Minister Rallies Global Allies Against Big Tech
Prime Minister Scott Morrison is hoping world leaders can cooperate on reining in the influence of Big Tech ...
February 2, 2021
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Daniel Y. Teng
‘Zuckerberg Didn’t Convince Me to Back Down’: Australian Treasurer
Australian Treasurer Josh Frydenberg has met with Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg to discuss an impending new law that ...
January 31, 2021
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Daniel Y. Teng
Google’s Advertising Dominance Now in the Crosshairs of Australian Regulators
Google’s dominance of the multibillion-dollar online advertising space is now under scrutiny by Australia’s competition watchdog, opening a ...
January 28, 2021
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Daniel Y. Teng
86,000 Homes in Northern Australia Uninsured as Premiums Skyrocket
Northern Australians are dropping insurance as sky-high premiums cripple community life, according to a report by the Australian ...
January 14, 2021
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Epoch Times Sydney Staff
Google ‘Experiments’ on Australia Amid Public Stoush With Government
Google has buried links and search results from Australian news publishers under the guise of an experiment with ...
January 14, 2021
BY
Daniel Y. Teng
Fitbit Acquisition Sees Google Face Further Scrutiny in Australia Amid Dominance Concerns
Google’s US$2.1 billion ($3 billion) acquisition of Fitbit has seen the tech giant face a setback in Australia ...
December 25, 2020
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Sophia Jiang
Major Aussie Fashion Brand Sued for Claiming ‘Anti-Virus Activewear’ Can Stop COVID-19
Popular sportswear label Lorna Jane has been sued by Australia’s consumer watchdog for misleading customers over claims that ...
December 21, 2020
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Daniel Y. Teng
Donut King, Gloria Jeans Owner Taken to Court for Allegedly Lying to Franchisees
The troubled company behind Michel’s Patisserie, Brumby’s Bakery, Donut King and Gloria Jean’s Coffee, is being sued by ...
December 17, 2020
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Daniel Y. Teng
Facebook Faces Court Action Over Secret Data Harvesting
Australia’s consumer regulator has taken social media giant Facebook to court for secretly harvesting the data of users ...
December 17, 2020
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Daniel Y. Teng
Online Retailer Kogan Fined $350,000 for Misleading Tax Time Promotion
Online retailer Kogan has been fined $350,000 for enticing customers to shop at their stores with a misleading ...
December 6, 2020
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Daniel Y. Teng
Australians Should Switch Home Loans For Significant Savings: ACCC New Report
The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) has found Australians with home loans would save more and be ...
December 6, 2020
BY
Sophia Jiang
Australian Competition Watchdog Says New Home Loan Borrowers Treated Better
Banks should regularly prompt borrowers with older loans to review their interest rates and think about switching lenders, ...
December 4, 2020
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AAP
Telstra Agrees to $50 Million Fine for ‘Unconscionable’ Sales to Indigenous Customers
Telstra has agreed to a $50 million penalty after sales staff from five licensed stores were found to ...
November 25, 2020
BY
Daniel Y. Teng
Ice Cream Giant Peters Accused of Dodgy Ice Cream Deal
Ice cream giant Peters has been accused of trying to freeze out competition at service stations and convenience ...
November 19, 2020
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AAP
31 Frozen Fish Products Will No Longer Be Labelled ‘Made in Australia’
Over 31 frozen fish products will no longer be labelled "Made in Australia" after concerns were raised by ...
November 12, 2020
BY
Daniel Y. Teng
Thousands of Deadly Airbags Still in Australian Cars
More than 90,000 cars in Australia are being driven with deadly Takata airbags. The Australian Competition and Consumer ...
November 1, 2020
BY
AAP
Comparison Website iSelect Fined $8.5 Million
Online comparison website iSelect has been fined $8.5 million for making false or misleading claims to customers when ...
October 8, 2020
BY
Daniel Y. Teng
Ticket Reseller Viagogo Fined $7 Million for Misleading Consumers
Controversial ticket reseller Viagogo has been fined $7 million for a slew of false and misleading representations on ...
October 2, 2020
BY
Daniel Y. Teng
Oscar Wylee Makes False Claims About Charity Promotion, Fined $3.5 Million
Eyewear retailer Oscar Wylee has been hit with a $3.5 million fine after its "Buy a pair, give ...
September 20, 2020
BY
Daniel Y. Teng
Five Eyes’ Nations Partner on Anti-Trust Issues, Google, Facebook
Competition watchdogs from the Five Eyes' nations have signed a new agreement to cooperate across international borders, just ...
September 7, 2020
BY
Daniel Y. Teng
Facebook Threatens to Pull the Plug on News for Australian Users
Facebook is threatening to stop Australian users from sharing news content on its services, including Instagram, in response ...
August 31, 2020
BY
Daniel Y. Teng
Australian Consumer Watchdog Green-Lights Metcash’s Bid for Total Tools
Australia’s consumer watchdog has given the go-ahead for grocery conglomerate Metcash to buy the country’s largest hardware franchise ...
August 20, 2020
BY
Daniel Y. Teng
Google Hits Back at New Australian Law, Mobilises Search Platform in Public Awareness Campaign
Google Australia has unleashed a public awareness campaign, warning web users they risk “dramatically worse” services under proposed ...
August 17, 2020
BY
Daniel Y. Teng
Australia Releases Ground-Breaking New Mandatory Code Forcing Google, Facebook to Pay Media
The Australian treasurer has unveiled a world-first mandatory code, or bargaining model, that will force Google and Facebook ...
July 30, 2020
BY
Daniel Y. Teng
Chinese Students in Australia Victims of ‘Virtual Kidnapping’ Scams, Millions Already Paid in Ransoms
Scammers are capitalising on the fear Chinese people have of the Chinese Communist Party and are trapping international ...
July 27, 2020
BY
Daniel Y. Teng
Australian Consumer Watchdog Taking Google to Court
Australia's consumer watchdog has launched legal action against Google, accusing the online giant of misleading customers about the ...
July 27, 2020
BY
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