A recall of 1600 Australian-delivered BMW X5 SUVs has been issued as part of a 60,000-unit worldwide recall prompted by a potential fault affecting the cars’ brake boosters. Covering BMW X5 models built between January 1, 2007 and ...
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Australia's High Court cleared Google on Wednesday of violating fair trade laws by allowing companies to publish advertisements containing their competitors' names, handing a defeat to the country's fair trade regulator. The High Court ...
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Toyota Australia has agreed not to use the word ‘leather’ in advertising describing upholstery in any of its vehicles unless the component is entirely upholstered in real leather, following an investigation by the Australian ...
A series of FG and FG Mk2 Ford Falcon models have been recalled due to the fitment of incorrectly sized tyres. A total of 372 FG and FG Mk2 Ford Falcon XT EcoLPi sedans built from September 13, 2011 to February 10, 2012 have been recalled ...
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National secretary of the Transport Workers' Union (TWU) Tony Sheldon said revelations from the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) that it did not investigate the impact the proposed Qantas/Emirates alliance will have on ...
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The regulatory review of Telstra's proposed $60 million acquisition of South Australian internet provider Adam Internet has been suspended upon request by the telco giant. Submissions on the proposed acquisition were due to the Australian ...
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Almost 900 Hyundai Veloster sports cars have been recalled in Australia to repair a defect with the South Korean coupes’ panoramic glass sunroofs. The recall affects 882 Veloster models sold in Australia between November 1, 2011 and ...
Tags: Hyundai, Veloster, sports cars, panoramic glass sunroofs
Qantas has welcomed the decision by Fair Work Commission in the arbitration case with the Australian and International Pilots Association (AIPA). The Fair Work Commission has endorsed Qantas’ right to manage its business. The union ...
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Apple has agreed to pay a £1.43m fine for misleading Australians about the 4G capacity of its latest iPad in a case brought by the national consumer watchdog. The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) said Apple had ...
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Australia's High Court on Tuesday began hearing Google's appeal of a ruling that it sold misleading advertisements that allowed companies to purchase keywords containing competitor's names. The case was brought by the Australian ...
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The Federal Court has imposed penalties by consent totaling $1 million against Cotton On Kids Pty Ltd in relation to its supply of unsafe children’s nightdresses and pyjamas. “By supplying around 2,500 unsafe children’s ...
The Federal Court in Sydney has ordered Thai Airways International Public Company to pay $7.5 million in penalties for engaging in cartel conduct in breach of the Trade Practices Act 1974 (now the Competition and Consumer Act 2010). ...
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Milestone Systems was named the Application Development Partner(ADP)of 2012 for Mexico,Central America and the Caribbean by Axis Communications,the global leader in IP networked surveillance equipment.This award highlights the work that has ...
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A recall affecting the iconic Porsche 911 GT3 performance model has been announced,due to an issue relating to the rear-wheel drive sports car's rear axle. A total of 36 Porsche 997 911 GT3 models with centre lock wheels,built between ...
Tags: Porsche 911 GT3, recall, rear axle issue, Australia
The Federal Court has ordered Cathay Pacific Airways Ltd and Singapore Airlines Cargo Pte Ltd to pay a total of $23 million in penalties for engaging in cartel conduct in breach of the Trade Practices Act 1974 (now the Competition and ...
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