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Update on northern Australia insurance inquiry

The ACCC has today released preliminary observations on the northern Australia insurance market following public consultation and information gathered from insurers. In July 2017, the ACCC commenced an inquiry into the supply of residential (home), contents and strata insurance in northern Australia, following direction from the Australian Government. “Our inquiry aims to address concerns

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Criminal cartel proceedings commenced against Country Care and its managers

Following an investigation by the ACCC, criminal charges have been laid against The Country Care Group Pty Ltd (Country Care), its Managing Director, Robert Hogan, and a former employee, Cameron Harrison. The charges relate to alleged cartel conduct involving assistive technology products used in rehabilitation and aged care, including beds and

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Police say Flinders St incident a deliberate act

Police are continuing to investigate an incident where a car has collided with a number of pedestrians in the Melbourne CBD this afternoon. Media conference regarding the Flinders Street incident with Commander Russell Barrett. pic.twitter.com/j7zx0V5fYQ — Victoria Police (@VictoriaPolice) December 21, 2017 Police arrived within minutes of the incident and arrested two men

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