 The West Australian | Telstra NBN build vote to be delayed Brisbane Times Telstra said there were statutory timeframes required for necessary ministerial, Australian Competition and Consumer Commission and EGM processes. "Given this, we have now reached the point where a 1 July meeting is no longer practicable," Telstra said ... Telstra, NBN Co insist deal will go aheadNinemsn Telstra fails to meet NBN deal vote dateZDNet Australia More delays in network deal: TelstraSydney Morning Herald The Australian -SmartCompany.com.au -Delimiter all 209 news articles » |
March 19, 2011
Telstra NBN build vote to be delayed - Brisbane Times
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Australian sharemarket falls, $A slips on consumer confidence - The Australian
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 The West Australian | Australian sharemarket falls, $A slips on consumer confidence The Australian In forex markets, the Australian dollar slipped as local reports on housing and consumer sentiment both disappointed. Australian bonds inched lower as gains after the weak data weren't enough to overcome a broad overnight slide. ... need2know AMSydney Morning Herald all 375 news articles » |
ACCC's Metcash case in tatters as Samuel slammed for secret meeting - The Australian
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 Supermarket Online | ACCC's Metcash case in tatters as Samuel slammed for secret meeting The Australian Picture: Amos Aikman Source: The Australian THE Australian Competition & Consumer Commission and its chairman Graeme Samuel were dealt a hammer blow yesterday when sensational revelations were aired that Mr Samuel attended a secret meeting with ... Metcash accuses ACCC in store warsSydney Morning Herald Pick n Pay to wait six weeks for Franklins rulingBusinessLIVE all 10 news articles » |
Cocooning consumers hit retailers - The Australian
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Cocooning consumers hit retailers The Australian "I've been in the retail business for 30 years and the change in consumer sentiment and behaviour is not a structural change, nor is it long-term," he told The Weekend Australian. "We are seeing customers revert to cocooning when things are uncertain ... Australia's Myer H1 profit falls; post Jan sales improveReuters More of Myer's millions for WAPerth Now Myer profit falls 5.2%, Australian dollar below parity: Midday RoundupSmartCompany.com.au International Business Times all 100 news articles » |
After Japan, the sum of all fears - The Australian
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After Japan, the sum of all fears The Australian THE worst-case scenario of a radioactive cloud over Tokyo is what most scares top Australian economic policy-makers a week after Japan was hit by its deepest crisis since the nuclear holocaust that ended World War II. As foreign governments call their ... and more » |
Commonwealth Bank: Aussies are spending again, but for how long? - International Business Times AU
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 The West Australian | Commonwealth Bank: Aussies are spending again, but for how long? International Business Times AU Consumer spending appears to have turned the corner following the strongest monthly growth in sales in 18 months, according to the latest Commonwealth Bank Business Sales Indicator (BSI). The BSI, which tracks the value of credit and debit card ... Retail Sales Jump But Still Patchy, Warns CBASmartHouse Sales indicator rises again in FebPerth Now all 41 news articles » |
Garnaut's advice taxes both sides of politics - The Australian
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Garnaut's advice taxes both sides of politics The Australian He fears an extended rort and wants, as a check, to create independent institutions. "Without principles, there is no logical limit to emission-intensive trade-exposed industry assistance," he says, sounding the alarm. This demands a purity that a ... and more » |
Thodey forced to delay vote on deal with NBN deal - The Australian
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The West Australian | Thodey forced to delay vote on deal with NBN deal The Australian But once that happens it will take the ACCC at least four months to consider the competition aspects of the agreement and Telstra's structural separation undertaking. That timing assumes the ACCC sets new decision-making speed records. ... Telstra pushes back shareholder vote on NBN Co dealAustralian Techworld NBN Co to delay Second Release NBN sitesComputerworld Australia NBN Co supplying directly to utilities deemed acceptable by Senate CommitteeARNnet all 158 news articles » |
Pick n Pay to wait six weeks for Franklins ruling - BusinessLIVE
Pick n Pay to wait six weeks for Franklins ruling - BusinessLIVE: "
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Pick n Pay to wait six weeks for Franklins ruling BusinessLIVE Pick n Pay will wait with baited breath for six weeks before it can find out if its R1.4 billion sale of Franklins to Australia's Metcash can proceed. The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) blocked the acquisition last year, ... and more » |
March 18, 2011
ACCC gets involved in nurse clinic 'turf war' - 6minutes
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ACCC gets involved in nurse clinic 'turf war' 6minutes The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) has been in discussion with Revive director Louise Stewart after she said there was a strong resistance to the new clinics in Albany, Australind and Bunbury. Ms Stewart told 6minutes she was ... GPs face probe over sabotage claimsThe West Australian all 2 news articles » |
ACCC's case on false premise, court told - Trading Room
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ACCC's case on false premise, court told Trading Room Metcash barrister Justin Gleeson, SC, on Friday called on the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) to consider whether there was still merit in proceeding with the trial. Mr Gleeson told the court that senior members of the ACCC and ... and more » |
Price gouging? $5158 for a Qantas economy class seat Tokyo-Sydney - Australian Business Traveller
AUSTRALIAN CONSUMER WATCH COMMENT: THIS IS AN OUTRAGEOUS RIPOFF BY QANTAS. THE ACCC SHOULD INVESTIGATE THIS BLATANT AND UNETHICAL CHARGING.
Price gouging? $5158 for a Qantas economy class seat Tokyo-Sydney - Australian Business Traveller: "
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 The Guardian | Price gouging? $5158 for a Qantas economy class seat Tokyo-Sydney Australian Business Traveller Prices for flights out of Tokyo are currently astonishingly high on some airlines, with Qantas and JAL charging $5158 for a one-way, economy class seat out of Tokyo Narita airport to Sydney on tonight's flight. After complaints from readers about ... Qantas Tokyo Flight Schedule Unchanged; Resting Crews In Hong KongWall Street Journal Qantas Tokyo services to stopover in Hong KongABC Online Qantas Tokyo Flights to Stop in Hong Kong as Quake Disrupts TransportationBloomberg The Australian -Reuters -Sydney Morning Herald all 829 news articles » |
AWB grain business set to be sold again - ABC Online
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 International Business Times AU | AWB grain business set to be sold again ABC Online The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission has now approved the sale. Cargill Australia general manager Robert Green says he expects the sale to proceed before the end of the financial year. "When the sale and purchase agreement was signed and ... Grain acquisition gets ACCC go-aheadsupply chain review all 5 news articles » |
Unions push for further pay rises - StartupSmart
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 BigPond News | Unions push for further pay rises StartupSmart ... under further pressure amid sluggish consumer spending. Jeff Lawrence, secretary of the Australian Council of Trade Unions, says unions will seek a flat-dollar amount of $28 a week and a separate 4.2% increase for award-dependent employees. ... Unions seek minimum wage hike: reportBusiness Spectator all 12 news articles » |
Don't give in, use your wits - Narromine News
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Don't give in, use your wits Narromine News At the Fair Trading Centre in Wingewarra Street yesterday he revealed the new Australian Consumer Law provided an extended 10-day cooling off period for a transaction involving more than $100. Rural and regional NSW was a hub for unsolicited sellers ... and more » |
share market makes early gains - Herald Sun
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share market makes early gains Herald Sun Summary of business headlines: Investors come back to stocks; mixed economic data; Consumer prices move higher; Oil closes above $101/barrel; Mortgage rates fall. THE Australian share market gained in early trade today after US stocks rose on signs of ... and more » |
GPs face probe over sabotage claims - The West Australian
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GPs face probe over sabotage claims The West Australian The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission is investigating claims some WA doctors are trying to sabotage the operations of a chain of clinics staffed by nurse practitioners. ACCC staff yesterday met with Revive clinic founder Louise Stewart ... and more » |
Telstra fails to meet NBN deal vote date - ZDNet Australia
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The West Australian | Telstra fails to meet NBN deal vote date ZDNet Australia The telco has, however, today announced to the Australian Stock Exchange that, due to the required time frames for ministerial processes, Australian Competition and Consumer Commission processes and Telstra's extraordinary general meeting processes, ... Delays threaten $36bn NBN rolloutThe Australian Telstra delays vote on NBN, UN backs no-fly-zone for Libya: Midday RoundupSmartCompany.com.au Telstra pushes back shareholder vote on NBN Co dealAustralian Techworld all 117 news articles » |
Australian Stock Market Report - Morning 18/03/2011 - International Business Times AU
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Australian Stock Market Report - Morning 18/03/2011 International Business Times AU US consumer prices rose by 0.5pct in February - marking the largest monthly increase in 18 months. In the 12 months to February consumer prices were up 2.1pct. Gasoline prices was the key driver rising by ... and more » |
Telstra fails to meet NBN deal vote date - ZDNet Australia
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Telstra fails to meet NBN deal vote date ZDNet Australia The telco has, however, today announced to the Australian Stock Exchange that, due to the required time frames for ministerial processes, Australian Competition and Consumer Commission processes and Telstra's extraordinary general meeting processes, ... and more » |
Southern Cross's Austereo acquisition clears ACCC - International Business Times AU
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Southern Cross's Austereo acquisition clears ACCC International Business Times AU The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) will allow the acquisition of Austereo Group Ltd by Southern Cross National Network Pty Ltd. The competition watchdog said it reviewed the proposed acquisition under section 50 of the ... and more » |
Telstra pushes back shareholder vote on NBN Co deal - Australian Techworld
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 BigPond News | Telstra pushes back shareholder vote on NBN Co deal Australian Techworld Then as now, the deal remains subject to approval by the ACCC, the completion of voluntary structural separation and passing of several pieces of legislation retaining to the NBN and Telstra in Australian Parliament. Also speaking in February Telstra's ... NBN Co supplying directly to utilities deemed acceptable by Senate CommitteeARNnet Telstra delays NBN voteiTWire all 100 news articles » |
Myer sales fall as thrifty consumers save - The Australian
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 The West Australian | Myer sales fall as thrifty consumers save The Australian Picture: Aaron Francis Source: The Australian DEPARTMENT store Myer is in the slow lane of Australia's two-speed economy, reporting an 8.8 per cent fall in first-half net profit to $108.9 million and a 3.5 per cent slide in sales as nervous consumers ... Australia's Myer H1 profit falls; post Jan sales improveReuters More of Myer's millions for WAPerth Now Myer profit falls 5.2%, Australian dollar below parity: Midday RoundupSmartCompany.com.au IBTimes -Current.com.au all 93 news articles » |
4 out of 5 Australian consumers against tax on cleaner and greener LPG - International Business Times AU
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4 out of 5 Australian consumers against tax on cleaner and greener LPG International Business Times AU “LPG Australia is working with consumer organisations and the taxi, courier and public transport and the LPG manufacturing and retail sectors to demonstrate to the Government the unintended consequences of such an ill considered tax,” said Mr Carmody. ... and more » |
Bank adds to Australian Pharmaceutical's problems by tighting pharmacist guarantee - The Australian
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Bank adds to Australian Pharmaceutical's problems by tighting pharmacist guarantee The Australian API has three divisions: pharmacy, retail and consumer. It is one of three pharmaceutical wholesalers and distributors in Australia. The others are Sigma and Symbion. API also operates the Priceline pharmacy brand, with its key objective in this ... and more » |
'David Cameron' email scam hits Oz - Times of India
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'David Cameron' email scam hits Oz Times of India MELBOURNE: Australian inboxes are hit by another scam -- a bogus email from British Prime Minister David Cameron claiming to award two million pounds. The email offers to pay two million pounds on to a credit card which it promises recipients can ... and more » |
Yield Gap Cut to 6-Month Low on Japan Crisis: Australia Credit - Bloomberg
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Yield Gap Cut to 6-Month Low on Japan Crisis: Australia Credit Bloomberg The gap between yields on Australian government bonds and inflation-indexed notes shows investors expect consumer prices will rise an annual 2.84 percent for the next five years. While that's the fastest among eight developed nations tracked by ... Australian Economy Going Cold TurkeyMoney Morning Australia all 9 news articles » |
March 17, 2011
ACCC approves Cargill's purchase of AWB's commodity management business - The Australian
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ACCC approves Cargill's purchase of AWB's commodity management business The Australian The proposed purchase would be unlikely to substantially lessen competition as after the merger Cargill would continue to face competition from a number of significant sources, the Australian Competition & Consumer Commission said in a statement today. ... and more » |
Myer CEO Brookes sees no pick up in consumer spend as profit falls 9pc - The Australian
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 BigPond News | Myer CEO Brookes sees no pick up in consumer spend as profit falls 9pc The Australian Faced with higher utility costs, petrol prices, rising school fees and the pending flood and carbon tax levies, Myer chief executive Bernie Brookes did not expect any improvement in consumer sentiment in the second half. With tough and patchy trading ... Australia's Myer H1 profit falls; post Jan sales improveReuters More of Myer's millions for WAPerth Now Myer profit falls 5.2%, Australian dollar below parity: Midday RoundupSmartCompany.com.au IBTimes all 81 news articles » |
Tips on tipping: it's a minefield for Aussie travellers - Sydney Morning Herald
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 Sydney Morning Herald | Tips on tipping: it's a minefield for Aussie travellers Sydney Morning Herald One scam that angers Australian waiters involves large office groups going out together, generally for lunch. When the meal ends, each guest puts a share of the bill - including tips - on the table. A villain among them pockets this mound of cash, ... and more » |
Inside a Vodafone cell tower: photos - ZDNet Australia
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Inside a Vodafone cell tower: photos ZDNet Australia Australian ISPs have struggled for years to even get the ACCC to declare ADSL2+, which is the dominant broadband access technology and su... I find all angry bird chopping games offensive as it involves fruit attacking harmless animals in a highly ... and more » |
Judge rebukes key witness in Metcash case - Sydney Morning Herald
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 Inside Retailing | Judge rebukes key witness in Metcash case Sydney Morning Herald The ACCC has put SPAR forward as a pro-competitive alternative buyer of Franklins and has called five people connected with SPAR to give evidence. One of them, SPAR's former chief executive Leigh Carson, told the court on Tuesday SPAR was saved from ... SPAR CEO met with Woolworths, court toldNinemsn Punches landed in court SPARHerald Sun Woolworths may join Metcash caseThe Australian Inside Retailing all 35 news articles » |
Australia clears Cargill's A$1.24 bln AWB aquisition from Agrium - Reuters
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Australia clears Cargill's A$1.24 bln AWB aquisition from Agrium Reuters MELBOURNE, March 17 (Reuters) - Australia's competition watchdog cleared Cargill Inc's A$1.24 billion acquisition of the commodity management business Agrium Inc acquired with its takeover of Australia's AWB. "The ACCC concluded that the proposed ... |
Visa Unveils Online Payment Service For US Account Holders - wwwery
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 wwwery | Visa Unveils Online Payment Service For US Account Holders wwwery Soon to be available for all US Visa account holders, the service enables money transfers to any Visa credit, debit or prepaid account holders in the world. HOW IT WORKS. Visa account holders in participating banks can transfer funds to any other Visa ... and more » |
Consumers still saving too much, says Myer CEO Bernie Brookes - The Australian
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The West Australian | Consumers still saving too much, says Myer CEO Bernie Brookes The Australian Myer's results this morning affirmed the tentative consumer mood, although sales have improved since the emporium's diabolical January showing that triggered an earnings downgrade. Oroton Group, owner of the Oroton and Polo brands reported a 7 per cent ... Australia's Myer H1 profit falls; post Jan sales improveReuters Myer profit falls 5.2%, Australian dollar below parity: Midday RoundupSmartCompany.com.au all 72 news articles » |
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