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Phone giant sued over ad

Tom Westbrook Australia’s consumer watchdog has sued Samsung Electronics’ Australian unit for allegedly misleading consumers by promoting water-resistant Galaxy smartphones as suitable to use in swimming pools and the surf.

Fri, 05 Jul, 2019

Samsung in hot water with Australian regulator over 'misleading' adverts

Samsung is in hot water with an Australian regulator over adverts for its Galaxy phones.

Thu, 04 Jul, 2019

Australia appoints first agricultural adviser to competition regulator

Australia has appointed its first agricultural adviser to its competition regulator in a bid to protect farmers who have long complained that profits are squeezed by the country’s dominant supermarkets and processors.

Mon, 29 Feb, 2016

Take-off for Qantas-Emirates deal

Australia’s competition regulator has given Qantas Airways and Emirates final approval to form a five-year global alliance, with special conditions for flights across the Tasman Sea.

Wed, 27 Mar, 2013