We enforce the food and grocery code, including undertaking compliance checks. We provide guidance material for industry participants about code obligations. The remade Food and Grocery Code of ...

The ACCC acknowledges the Traditional Custodians of the lands across Australia on which we live and work. We acknowledge their connection to this Country and pay our respect to Elders past, present ...

Fuel prices in Australia are set by the market. International benchmark prices and the value of the Australian dollar have the most influence on the price consumers pay for fuel. Pricing decisions by ...

A new mandatory process for notifying and assessing acquisitions starts on 1 January 2026. From 1 July 2025, some changes come into effect as we transition to the new merger regime. If you are using ...

There are 13 modules in this small business toolkit providing a broad overview of the key provisions of the Competition and Consumer Act 2010 which includes the Australian Consumer Law. You can work ...

The information statement is a guide for potential franchisees. It highlights issues to think about before becoming a franchisee. The franchisor must give the statement to anyone interested in buying ...

The ACCC acknowledges the Traditional Custodians of the lands across Australia on which we live and work. We acknowledge their connection to this Country and pay our respect to Elders past, present ...

The final report addresses key issues identified in the ACCC’s interim report, and analysed during the second phase of the ACCC’s inquiry. It also presents the ACCC’s recommendations to the government ...

Shops that sell groceries often show a unit price alongside the total selling price of a product. Unit prices help consumers compare prices and find the best value for money. There are rules about who ...

The disclosure document helps potential franchisees make an informed decision about the franchise. Disclosure documents must be in the same format and have the information in schedule 1 of the ...

A certification trade mark is usually a logo, word or phrase that indicates to consumers that a product or service meets a particular standard or has certain qualities or characteristics.

When a business buys or acquires the shares or assets of another business, including a merger between 2 businesses, it can become more efficient. This can result in benefits for consumers and the ...