Competition
Opinion
Opinion
Big Tech didn’t like Biden. Trump won’t be any better for Google & Co
The Biden administration has used antitrust legislation to target the technology giants, even seeking to break up Google. Trump’s nominees to key posts overseeing the tech sector won’t be much friendlier.
- by Stephen Bartholomeusz
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The clause in your job contract that costs you $500 a year – and Australia $7 billion
It’s not just chief executives. Almost half of Australian workers have signed contracts that restrict their ability to move jobs. New research shows the drag on the economy.
- by Shane Wright
Opinion
Opinion
Finding it hard to stomach higher prices? Something seedy is going on
It’s not just supermarkets that are likely to be pushing prices higher. Some of us are getting squeezed from more angles than one.
- by Millie Muroi
Opinion
Opinion
Forget the ‘Yes’ slogan, Optus. It’s a big ‘No’ from the ACCC
The telco has joined the ignominious list of companies doing the wrong thing in their treatment of Indigenous Australians.
- by Elizabeth Knight
Opinion
Can Google’s search dominance be broken by its break-up?
The tech giant could be broken up if the US Department of Justice has its way - but it could take years to get to that point.
- by Stephen Bartholomeusz
US weighs Google breakup in historic Big Tech antitrust case
The effort is the most significant move to rein in a major tech company over illegal monopolisation since Washington unsuccessfully sought to break up Microsoft two decades ago.
- by Leah Nylen
Chalmers’ merger shake-up slams brakes on supermarket takeovers
The biggest change to the nation’s merger laws will target the supermarket sector with any takeover plan likely to face the ire of the competition regulator.
- by Shane Wright
Opinion
Opinion
Could limiting our number of cafes prevent the dreaded $7 latte?
A suggestion to put a lid on the number of cafes in the country is unlikely to keep costs low, amid the soaring prices of arabica beans.
- by William Bennett
Exclusive
Government
Queensland floats ‘state interest’ for supermarket sector competition
In one of its last acts before the October election, the government will launch consultation on ideas to “drive down” grocery prices with planning changes.
- by Matt Dennien
Stranded passengers promised better deal under aviation revamp
Passengers forced to wait for non-existent flights or told their plane is not arriving have been promised their own charter of rights under a government plan.
- by Shane Wright
Bill shock grows as energy giants fail ‘pub test’ on profits
There has been a jump in the number of Victorians seeking help over surging energy prices.
- by Madeleine Heffernan
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