ACCC Archives - Inside Waste

ACCC, Circular Economy, Councils, FOGO, Opinion

ACCC give go ahead for FOGO collection

The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) has issued a draft determination proposing to authorise Port Stephens Council and Newcastle City Council to jointly procure food organics and garden organics collection and education services. Read More

mike.wheelerSeptember 8, 2026, 8:22 amSeptember 8, 2026

ACCC, Batteries, Disposal, Ewaste, Fire Waste, Hazardous waste, Latest News

ACCC tightens extinguisher claims over lithium battery fires

Suppliers of lithium-ion battery fire extinguishers have amended their marketing claims after the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) raised concerns about potentially false or misleading representations about safety standard compliance and appropriate use. Read More

mike.wheelerAugust 31, 2026, 2:58 pmAugust 31, 2026

ACCC, Circular Economy, Infrastructure, Latest News, Queensland

ACCC says no to QLD waste facilities proposal (for the moment)

On 21 August 2026, the ACCC issued a draft determination proposing not to authorise the Council of Mayors (South East Queensland) Pty Ltd and 11 of its member councils in South East Queensland (SEQ) to: aggregate residual waste develop up to 3 regional waste facilities within SEQ to process waste. Read More

mike.wheelerAugust 24, 2026, 11:49 amAugust 24, 2026

ACCC, Batteries, Circular Economy, Ewaste, Features, Online Subscription

Dusk faces court over alleged battery safety breaches

Dusk Australasia Pty Ltd is facing Federal Court action after the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) alleged the retailer sold more than 66,000 products that failed to comply with Australia’s
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mike.wheelerJuly 23, 2026, 9:15 amJuly 23, 2026

ACCC, Online Subscription, Opinion

Sydney councils partner to build organic biorefinery

In a move for sustainable waste management in south-western Sydney, the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) has granted authorisation to a consortium led by Sydney Water Corporation and
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mike.wheelerFebruary 10, 2026, 5:13 pmFebruary 10, 2026

ACCC, Councils, Features, FOGO

ACCC looks at joint FOGO proposition

The City of Newcastle and Port Stephens Council have jointly applied to the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) for authorisation to coordinate aspects of their food and garden organics (FOGO) processing services procurement and community engagement activities. The proposal is under consideration and reflects the effort by both councils to align their waste management approaches while complying with broader environmental policy mandates. Read More

mike.wheelerFebruary 10, 2026, 8:52 amFebruary 10, 2026

ACCC, Latest News

ACCC okay with Igneo takeover of Benedict Recycling

The ACCC will not oppose Igneo Infrastructure Partners’ proposed acquisition of Benedict Recycling Pty Ltd, following a change to the transaction addressing the ACCC’s preliminary competition concerns. Read More

mike.wheelerDecember 9, 2025, 9:48 amDecember 9, 2025

ACCC, Batteries, Battery Stewardship Council, Ewaste, Opinion

ACCC extends B-cycle scheme authorisation

The Battery Stewardship Council (BSC) has been granted a five-year exemption by the ACCC, allowing it to continue operating its B-cycle Battery Stewardship Scheme. The decision means BSC members and industry participants can carry on participating in the Scheme without breaching competition laws. Read More

mike.wheelerNovember 3, 2025, 10:59 amNovember 3, 2025

ACCC, Federal Government, NSW EPA, Online Subscription, Opinion

NSW govt and ACCC to utilise AI to crack down on cartel behaviour

Companies that collude to inflate prices on government contracts are being put on notice, as the NSW Government and Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) join forces to stamp out cartel-like
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mike.wheelerOctober 14, 2025, 7:59 amOctober 14, 2025