ACCC Archives

Supermarket giants approved to continue supply chain collaboration

Coles, Woolworths, Metcash, Aldi, and other grocery retailers have been approved by the ACCC to continue cooperating together to ensure supply of food and groceries in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. Read More

New inquiry into Australia’s fresh food supply chain

The ACCC will commence a new three-month inquiry into harmful imbalances of bargaining power across the domestic supply chain, from the farmgate through to major supermarkets, for perishable agricultural goods, including meat, eggs, seafood & dairy. Read More

Coles buys one of the largest producers of chilled ready meals in Australia

Supermarket giant Coles has officially signed the acquisition contract and purchased one of its major customers.

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Medicine wholesalers to share distribution and supply chain

Australian medicine wholesalers have been granted permission to share the distribution of essential medication and pharmacy products.
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Medical technology companies are sharing supply chains to fast track distribution in Australia

Medical technology companies have been granted approval to coordinate the supply and potential manufacture of essential medical equipment in Australia.

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Coles to acquire one of the largest producers of chilled ready meals in Australia

Supermarket giant Coles is a step closer to purchasing one of its major customers.
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Australia Post price increase gets the go-ahead from ACCC

The ACCC has decided not to object to Australia Post’s draft proposal to increase the prices of ordinary letter services delivered to its regular timetable, including the basic postage rate (BPR) from $1.00 to $1.10. Read More

Aurizon Acacia Ridge intermodal rail terminal

Aurizon wins in court, ACCC not ready to give up

The Federal Court has dismissed the ACCC’s proceedings against rail companies Pacific National and Aurizon, which related to control of Acacia Ridge Terminal.
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