ACCC acts against business directory publisher
Australia's consumer watchdog has alleged misleading and deceptive conduct by publisher, Australialink.
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It pays for small business to be litigation-ready, says businesswoman and lawyer, Allison Stanfield.
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A push to slap an extra tax on 'gas-guzzler' cars is gaining momentum.
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It could be months before police unravel the collapse of one of the eBay's biggest Australian sellers.
Change hits health-care cards
The negative impact of a policy change in this year's federal budget keeps broadening.
regulatoryACCC revisits merger law
Tougher takeover laws may be needed in the grocery industry, says the competition regulator.
business plan, legalWatchdog takes on solariums
The ACCC has targeted more than 40 solariums over alleged misleading claims.
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Predatory pricing law to stay
But the federal government claims small business could fall foul of laws after changes defeated in the Senate.
legalFranchise loophole closed
Last week's High Court decision on the Ketchell case gives the franchise industry certainty, say experts.
franchisesSmoked out: deals in clubland
Tobacco companies are pouring millions of dollars into bars and clubs to get exclusive agreements.
regulatoryGovt sues over black balloons
A Melbourne company is facing legal action over its use of black balloons for a climate change message.
legalBureaucrats put on petrol notice
FuelWatch could increase petrol prices in the bush and dampen retail competition.
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Franchisors warned: open books
The competition watchdog may have its powers widened to allow them to audit franchisors and impose fines.
franchisesBe alert, SMEs told on emissions
SMEs will be "seriously disadvantaged" if they expect to avoid the impact of the Federal Government's emissions trading scheme, says the Australian Institute of Management.
regulatoryBringing down the Goliaths
There is hope for small companies taking on the those with the big bucks.
business plan, legalACCC to investigate grocery prices
Australia's consumer watchdog will investigate the competitiveness of grocery pricing.
legal, regulatoryAFPC ceases pay rates review
Fair Pay Commission ordered to stop a review of junior wages and overall pay scales.
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