Australian Competition and Consumer Commission

The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) is Australia's competition and consumer law regulator. It enforces the Competition and Consumer Act 2010 and a range of other legislation, promoting competition and fair trading, and protecting consumer rights. The ACCC is in the news recently for several investigations and legal actions. It is investigating major fuel suppliers like Ampol, BP, Mobil, and Viva Energy for alleged price-gouging amid concerns about fuel prices. The ACCC is also involved in a case against HelloFresh and Youfoodz, alleging they misled customers and trapped them in unwanted meal-kit subscriptions. Furthermore, the Wilderness Society has lodged a complaint with the ACCC accusing Bunnings of 'greenwashing' timber sourced from NSW Forestry Corporation. These actions highlight the ACCC's role in ensuring fair market practices and protecting consumers from misleading or anti-competitive behavior across various sectors.