People Politics Dr Ian Oppermann named ACCC commissioner, with open banking expert Scott Farrell replacing him as Digital ID and CDR chair Simon Thomsen AND Startup Daily Dec 8, 2025
Business Politics Google cops $55 million fine for anti-competitive revenue deal with Optus and Telstra on search for Android phones Simon Thomsen Dec 2, 2025
AI/Machine Learning Global tech Microsoft offers refunds to 365 subscribers over CopilotAI prices just 10 days after ACCC action David Bissell Nov 6, 2025
AI/Machine Learning ACCC sues Microsoft, alleging it misled 2.7 million Australians on Microsoft 365 plans Debra Benita Shaw Oct 27, 2025
Business Global tech Google agrees to $55 million fine over forcing its browser onto Android phones Simon Thomsen Aug 18, 2025
Cyber security Data Australia having three ‘cloud giants’ is a risk, says ACCC Timothy Hugh Barker Jun 25, 2025
Fintech Business NAB fined $751,200 over sloppy Consumer Data Right responses to fintechs Simon Thomsen Jun 19, 2025
Global tech Airbnb will offer up to $15 million in compensation to Australians misled over accomodation prices Simon Thomsen Dec 20, 2023
Global tech Fitbit hit with $11 million fine over misleading users about their guarantee rights Debra Benita Shaw Dec 13, 2023
Global tech Meta’s Facebook subsidiaries have been smacked with $20 million in fines for misleading users over a free VPN that was harvesting data Debra Benita Shaw Jul 26, 2023
ASX Tradie marketplace Hipages cops misleading conduct charge from consumer watchdog over subscription cancellations Simon Thomsen May 30, 2023
Global tech A class action against Google and Apple over app commissions is hunting for Australian app designers to join in Simon Thomsen Apr 3, 2023
AI/Machine Learning ACCC warns of ‘dark patterns’ used by tech giants to lock in consumers David Bissell Mar 9, 2023
Social Media Consumer watchdog launches influencer crackdown over hidden ads after social media users dob them in Apurva Chaudhry Jan 30, 2023
