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Tuesday, 22 December 2020 11:01

Origin Energy pays $126,000 penalty for allegedly misleading electricity customers

Origin Energy has paid a penalty of $126,000 after the competition regulator, the ACCC, issued it with an infringement notice for an alleged false or misleading representation in a price increase letter sent to residential electricity customers in Victoria.

Published in Energy

Monday, 21 December 2020 11:46

1st Energy admits it ‘likely’ misled Tasmanian consumers, on telemarketing calls: ACCC

Tasmanian electricity retailer 1st Energy has admitted it likely misled consumers in making representations to consumers in the State during unsolicited telemarketing calls.

Published in Technology Regulation

Monday, 07 December 2020 12:30

Kogan pinged by Federal Court

Prominent online retailer Kogan ran false and misleading promotions, according to the Federal Court.

Published in Technology Regulation

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