Ben & Jerry’s in sticky situation over anti-mining campaign
The competition regulator has confirmed it is considering requests to investigate whether ice cream maker Ben & Jerry’s has breached the Australian Consumer Law during its recent “Scoop Ice Cream, Not the Reef” tour.
The competition regulator has confirmed it is considering requests to investigate whether ice-cream maker Ben & Jerry’s has breached the Australian Consumer Law during its recent “Scoop Ice-Cream, Not the Reef" tour.
It is understood the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission has received multiple complaints about the assertions made by Ben & Jerry’s in a campaign along the east coast of Australia that was aimed at fuelling community rancour over dredging at the Abbott Point coal terminal.
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Matthew Stevens writes on business, specialising in mining, energy and opinion. Matthew is a senior business writer and columnist. Email Matthew at matthew.stevens@afr.com.au
