Competition
Flying to Asia? Australians become spoilt for airline choice
Malaysia Airlines will introduce more daily flights using the all-new Airbus A330neo fleet, which offers enhanced passenger comfort.
- Chris Zappone
Latest
Google’s digital ad network branded an illegal monopoly by US judge
It comes on the heels of a separate decision that concluded Google’s namesake search engine has been illegally leveraging its dominance to stifle competition and innovation.
- Michael Liedtke
- Opinion
- Supermarkets
Supermarkets may not be price gouging, but don’t discount the need for a stick
The competition watchdog has stopped short of calling them out for excessive prices. Here’s why we still need to keep the pressure on.
- Millie Muroi
- Opinion
- Opinion
The fine print costing Australians a pay rise
It’s a clause in job contracts costing one in five Australians. Here’s why banning it is a boon to more than just our salaries.
- Millie Muroi
‘Feeling targeted’: Hairdressers are fighting to keep this fine print in staff contracts
Small business advocates and corporate heavyweights are railing against the Albanese government’s proposed ban on non-compete clauses.
- Jessica Yun and Shane Wright
Qantas, Virgin oppose ‘pay on delay’ for customers
Qantas’ domestic CEO told an inquiry into passenger rights that a compo scheme does “not deliver better outcomes for consumers”, as the Coalition’s Bridget McKenzie cited the airline’s “explicit breach of consumer trust”.
- Chris Zappone
- Opinion
- Opinion
I’m training for a marathon. It’s about as fun (and pain-free) as fixing the economy
I never understood how runners got so into their sport. But it might be key to getting the economy into the fast lane.
- Millie Muroi
‘Real concerns’: Supermarket giants still in the watchdog’s crosshairs
Supermarkets, telcos, online influencers and excessive credit card surcharges will all come under scrutiny from the powerful competition regulator in 2025-26.
- Clancy Yeates
- Analysis
- Apps
Will new competition laws make your digital life cheaper?
An EU-style regime aims to stop big tech locking down their platforms. But we are still a long way from making smartphones a truly open ecosystem, like home computers.
- Tim Biggs
Tech giants face $50 million fines in app store battle
Just days after banning under 16s from social media, the federal government is now targeting tech companies’ app stores amid competition fears.
- Shane Wright
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