Organisation
Australian Competition and Consumer Commission
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Acronym:
ACCC
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Guide
Broadband speed claims: industry guidance
The ACCC has published this guidance for retail service providers on how to advertise speeds for fixed-line broadband services, including clearly identifying typical peak speeds.
Draft report
New car retailing industry - a market study by the ACCC: draft report
This ACCC draft report contains a number of key findings and recommendations for improving consumer protection and promoting competition in new car retailing and associated markets.
Discussion paper
ACCC inquiry into retail electricity supply and pricing - issues paper
The ACCC has released this issues paper, seeking feedback on electricity pricing, competition and customer issues.
Report
Targeting scams: report of the ACCC on scam activity 2016
The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission’s (ACCC) eighth annual report on scam activity highlights the significant harm scams continue to cause to the Australian community. This report explains key trends in scam activity and highlights the impact of scams on the community.
Website
Scamwatch
During this year’s National Consumer Fraud Week (15 - 19 May), Scamwatch is providing advice to Australians to help them ‘spot social media scams’.