The chairs of some of Australia’s biggest businesses have defended company profits.
A closed-door meeting of competition experts has been held to discuss the federal government’s plans to renew competition policy across the country.
The chair of the competition and consumer watchdog has put supermarkets,airlines,banks,telcos,ecommerce players and digital platforms on notice.
Apple’s fine contained a warning that will send a chill down the spines of its rivals.
The Albanese government has secured a commitment from state and territory treasurers to revitalise national competition policies.
A landmark ruling underlines how Macquarie Group,better known for investment banking,is making a serious play in the less racy retail banking sector.
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.
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.
Other countries have tweaked competition rules to save their independent booksellers. So why doesn’t Australia?
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.
Former ACCC head Professor Allan Fels said the review of the airline sector must remove barriers to competition.