Details the ACCC's activities in the enforcement of the Competition and Consumer Act 2010, merger reviews, compliance actions, adjudication issues, economic regulation and international involvement. Overview The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) and the Australian Energy Regulator (AER) play an integral role in facilitating and maintaining the operations of fair, efficient and effective markets...

The ACCC is committed to protecting the interests of small businesses. This twice-yearly report provides a summary of the ACCC’s work in the small business sector.

Monitors prices, costs and profits in order to assess the general impact of the carbon tax scheme in Australia. Executive summary Pursuant to section 95ZE of the Competition and Consumer Act 2010 (CCA), the Minister gave the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) a Direction to undertake formal monitoring of the prices, costs and profits...

This guide assists creditors, collectors, collectors and debtors to understand their rights and obligations, and ensure that debt collection activity is under taken in a way that is consistent with consumer protection laws. Summary Both the ACCC and the Australian Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC) enforce Commonwealth consumer protection laws, including laws relevant to debt...

Explains key trends in scam activity and highlights the impact of scams on the community.