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• Google asks for special leave to appeal in Australia AdWords case

  By Jeremy Kirk | 26 April, 2012 15:37

  Google is asking Australia's High Court to hear an appeal over whether it mislead consumers by allowing advertisers to purchase AdWords containing competitors' names and products.

• Apple defends 4G iPad branding in Australia

  By Ashleigh Allsopp | 21 April, 2012 03:08

  Following accusations that Apple has misled its Australian customers about the new iPad's 4G capabilities, the company has filed a defense with Australia's Federal Court arguing that the country's networks are mislabelled.

• ACCC approves Foxtel takeover of Austar

  By AAP | 10 April, 2012 09:52

  Pay TV operator FOXTEL is free to take over regional rival Austar after receiving the competition watchdog's approval

• Linux and Windows 8's secure boot: What we know so far

  By Katherine Noyes | 29 September, 2011 00:50

  Ever since it was first brought to light that Windows 8's secure boot mechanism could cause problems for Linux users, speculation has been running rampant as to the exact nature of the difficulties that may arise.

• Dodo fined by ACCC for misleading ads

  By David Ramli | 06 January, 2011 11:23

  Internet service provider, Dodo Australia, has been hit by $26,400 worth of fines by the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) for making false or misleading representation about its broadband plans.

• Power Balance slammed by ACCC for misleading wristbands

  By David Ramli | 22 December, 2010 17:03

  The Australian Competition and Consumer Commissions (ACCC) has slammed sports technology company, Power Balance Australia, over its wristbands that claim to provide wearers with improved performance.

• ACCC helps Telstra with 52 more exempt exchanges

  By ARN Staff | 22 December, 2010 15:46

  Telstra has been given a helping hand from the Australia Competition and Consumer Commission with an additional 52 exchange service areas (ESAs) set to be made exempt from standard access obligations.

• Telstra to provide 24 month warranties on handsets

  By David Ramli | 08 October, 2010 10:20

  Telstra will offer 24-month warranties on all handsets except Apple products for customers that purchase 24 month plans. The announcement comes after discussions with the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC).

• NBN Co brings on regulatory affairs chief

  By ARN Staff | 04 June, 2010 11:41

  NBN Co has revealed seasoned lawyer, Caroline Lovell, as its new principal of regulatory affairs.

• Update: ACMA investigates telco complaints

  By ARN Staff | 20 April, 2010 12:49

  The Australian Communication and Media Authority (ACMA) has launched a formal investigation into the telco industry’s handling of customer complaints after a spike in customer dissatisfaction.

• ACCC leads blitz on Internet scams

  By David Ramli | 22 September, 2009 12:01

  The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) is leading a global initiative to find and eliminate Internet scams.

• ACCC wants new blade servers to rollout Citrix

  By ARN Staff | 11 September, 2009 09:23

  The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) is looking to purchase up to 20 blade servers and two chassis for its Melbourne and Canberra datacentres as part of plans to rollout Citrix XenServer 5.5 and XenDesktop 3 farms.

• ACCC launches further action against Allphones

  By David Ramli | 20 August, 2009 12:20

  The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) is launching more Federal Court proceedings against Allphones Retail Pty Ltd for allegedly being in contempt of court.

• ACCC: Recruiter targeted "non-residents and international students" with fake IT jobs

  By David Ramli | 13 August, 2009 15:30

  An Australian employment agency has admitted to misleading job seekers for the embattled IT training company, Zanok Technologies, and agreed to a court-enforceable undertaking.

• Analyst: Telco competition irks consumers

  By Spandas Lui | 24 June, 2009 11:35

  Increased competition in the telecommunications market has fuelled consumer fury, according to an analyst.