Competition
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Apple’s future could be shaped outside the US amid $57b threat in Europe
Apple has just become the first tech giant to be accused of breaching new European competition laws designed to rein in Big Tech.
- by Stephen Bartholomeusz
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Woolworths and Coles face billion-dollar fines under stronger grocery code
The new maximum penalties – up to $5 billion for Woolworths and $3.8 billion for Coles – are designed to protect farmers and food suppliers in their dealings with the big supermarkets.
- by Natassia Chrysanthos
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‘Open it up’: Australia Post faces calls to share with other carriers
Rival parcel businesses and some community post offices say they’re being unfairly treated by the government-owned company.
- by David Swan
Grocery giants are accused of stifling other stores. Qld could step in
Amid government efforts to address grocery pricing and competition concerns nationwide, advice to the state has pointed to potential planning interventions.
- by Matt Dennien
The force behind competition queen Gina Cass-Gottlieb
ACCC chair Gina Cass-Gottlieb is working harder than she ever has in her career, and the results are showing on the scoreboard, with wins including tougher merger laws, and a $120 million penalty against Qantas this past week.
- by Anne Hyland
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Competition kicks the stuffing out of NAB and Woolworths
This week’s results provide a reality check for those who argue that the highly concentrated banking and supermarkets sectors lack competition.
- by Elizabeth Knight
The fight brewing over the beer giants that have captured the Australian market
The assistant competition minister says Australians are “paying too much for a schooner” and independent brewers say the consumer watchdog should investigate.
- by Rachel Clun
Non-compete clauses in the gun as way to boost wages and economy
Treasurer Jim Chalmers has signalled tough action on non-compete clauses after the United States decided to ban so-called “wage handcuffs” on staff.
- by Shane Wright
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Why the crackdown on ‘killer’ deals is no silver bullet
Changes aimed at stopping oligopolies becoming more entrenched through mergers make sense. Just don’t hold your breath for lower prices as a result.
- by Clancy Yeates
Woolworths and Coles are hoarding land, IGA operator tells Senate inquiry
The boss of Metcash Food calls for even stronger merger laws, while Aldi Australia’s boss explains why it has no stores in Tasmania.
- by Jessica Yun
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Why the government’s merger law shake-up gets a tick from me
The government’s merger reforms herald a significant shake-up for competition policy in Australia that will deliver direct benefit to everyone from consumers to big business.
- by Allan Fels
Original URL: https://www.watoday.com.au/topic/competition-policy-5vz