Infoblaze Australia

05/09/2026

ACCC approves Peter Warren's acquisition of Wakeling Automotive's dealership sites subject to conditions

The ACCC has approved Peter Warren Automotive Holdings Limited’s (ASX: PWR) (Peter Warren) acquisition of Wakeling Automotive Group’s new car dealerships, subject to conditions that Peter Warren divest eight dealership sites.

Peter Warren and Wakeling Automotive both operate new car dealerships around the suburbs of Campbelltown, Narellan and Smeaton Grange in Sydney’s Macarthur region. The dealerships also offer servicing and repairs.

The ACCC found that the proposed acquisition could substantially lessen competition in the supply of new cars, servicing and repairs in the Macarthur region......
http://infoblaze.com/news/details/118919

ACCC

05/09/2026

Telstra has paid a $277,200 penalty after our investigation found failures to carry out required identity verification checks and provide adequate protections to customers at risk of mobile number fraud.

Customers affected by these failures reported combined financial losses of at least $39,500.

We’ve also accepted court-enforceable undertakings requiring Telstra to strengthen its fraud prevention processes and improve training for customer-facing staff.

If you think you have been targeted by a phone scam:

🏦 Contact your bank and telco immediately
📲 Report the scam to Scamwatch
📧 Contact IDCARE, a free service that supports victims of identity theft

Additional support is available from Lifeline (13 11 14) and Beyond Blue (1300 224 636).

04/09/2026

Hosts Inaugural ‘Travel Rehearsal’ Events to Empower Neurodiverse Families Across Australia

Emirates has hosted Travel Rehearsal events across Australia, including a session in Perth, delivering immersive airport and onboard simulations designed to support neurodiverse passengers and their families to fly with confidence. The initiative marks a significant milestone in the airline’s commitment to making travel more inclusive and less overwhelming.

The Perth session follows Travel Rehearsal events held in Brisbane and Melbourne. The simulation sessions offer neurodiverse passengers the opportunity to experience the entire travel journey in a calm and supportive environment. The initial sessions welcomed 18 participants and their families across both cities....
http://infoblaze.com/news/details/118916

30/08/2026

Under new anti-money laundering and counter-terrorism financing laws, you may be asked for ID when using certain services.

This extra step means businesses know you are a legitimate customer and help keep our financial systems safe from crime.

Find out how identity checks help prevent financial crime: https://ow.ly/tz8V50ZC8hU

30/08/2026

30/08/2026

The Federal Court has found that eHarmony made misleading representations to consumers about the pricing, renewal and duration of its online dating memberships.

We took action after receiving hundreds of complaints from consumers who said they were not clearly told important information about their memberships, including that they would automatically renew and, for many people, renew at a much higher price.

This decision highlights the importance of clarity in ongoing subscriptions - consumers should be able to understand what they're signing up for, how long it lasts, what it costs, and how to cancel.

The Court will decide penalties, consumer redress, and other remedies and orders sought by the ACCC at a later date.

Read more: https://www.accc.gov.au/media-release/court-finds-eharmony-engaged-in-misleading-conduct-in-relation-to-automatic-renewal-and-pricing-of-its-subscriptions

30/08/2026

30/08/2026

If you receive an SMS or MMS message labelled 'Unverified', it means the Sender ID isn't registered on the SMS Sender ID Register.

While this doesn't automatically mean it's a scam, it is a signal to proceed with caution, especially if the message asks you to act urgently or share information.

If you're unsure:

🚫 Don’t reply
🚫 Don’t click links
🚫 Don’t give personal or financial information

When unsure, contact the organisation directly using trusted contact details.

Last year, 274,577 Australians were scammed. Behind every statistic is a real person with a real story.

No one's just a number. Behind every scam report is a person whose money, time or trust has been impacted.

30/08/2026

30/08/2026

We have begun issuing section 167 notices to businesses that appear to be providing designated services but have not enrolled under Australia’s anti-money laundering and counter-terrorism financing (AML/CTF) laws.

The AML/CTF regime was expanded on 1 July 2026 to cover tens of thousands of businesses. Read more: https://ow.ly/NiRs50ZGnES