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	ACCC publishes data on take-up of broadband access services Woolworths remedies ACCC concerns with hardware acquisition ACCC welcomes opportunities for more competition in Australian container ports ACCC: International internet sweep highlights problem websites ACCC allows council waste management plan ACCC says steer clear of sports investment schemes ACCC launches Unit Man - helping consumers understand unit pricing ACCC sees benefit in Virgin Blue and Delta joint venture Fed: Smart grids to lead energy efficiency and renewable revolution ACCC proposes to approve long term port solution ACCC institutes proceedings against Thai Airways for alleged price fixing of air freight ACCC institutes proceedings against Refund Home Loans and Wayne Ormond ACT: New unlawful gambling Bill ACCC seeks comment on proposal at port terminals ACCC warns consumers about bushfire bunker representations ACCC proposes to allow councils' collective waste management plan ACCI: October survey of investor confidence released ACT: Supermarket review recommends more choice ACCC not to oppose NAB's proposed acquisition of Challenger's mortgage management business ACCI signs agreement with China Trade Council ACT: Liquor law reform to improve public safety and focus on high risk venues ACCC: Telcos warned about mobile, wireless internet speed advertising ACCC: Court finds Australialink misled consumers and acted unconscionably over online directory service ACCC: Smoking addiction therapists must prove claims

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ACT Office of Fair Trading - The main object of the Office is to provide information to consumers to make them informed and confident when making purchases. Australian Competition Tribunal - The Tribunal hears applications for review of certain determinations of the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission. Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) - The ACCC ensures that individuals and businesses comply with the Commonwealth competition, fair trading and consumer protection laws. Consumer.gov.au - Official site of the Ministerial Council of Consumer Affairs. Contains information for consumers and business on legal rights and obligations. Consumers Online - The Commonwealth Government's One-Stop-Shop for Consumer protection information in Australia. Contains important information on consumer rights, product safety, scams, online shopping, and more. NSW Office of Fair Trading - Provides information and assistance for consumer issues such as motor vehicles, home building and renovation, credit, property and tenancy issues, co-operatives, licensing, associations and business name registration, and more.