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They have teeth, and they are the regulator.

This is basically an opening statement on their view of the world, and puts Apple and Google on notice that this is something the ACCC are interested in.

It is basically a standard way the ACCC announces what they're doing and putting industry on notice.

They did this for comparison sites that had secret sorting/recommendations that weren't in the best interest of the consumer.

They've done this for retailers who didn't abide by Australian Consumer Law on warranties and various disclaimers given in-store.

In most cases there's usually some kind of enforceable agreement reached, sometimes they go to court to enforce compliance.




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