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'Human error': energy giant fined $1.6m for DV breaches

'Human error': energy giant fined $1.6m for DV breaches

One of the Australia's largest energy retailers has apologised after racking up $1.6 million in fines for their treatment of family violence-affected customers.

'Disgraceful': NRL star's penalty may spark law changes

'Disgraceful': NRL star's penalty may spark law changes

'Disgraceful': NRL star's penalty may spark law changes

'Disgraceful': NRL star's penalty may spark law changes

The Queensland government has described Brisbane NRL star Ezra Mam's penalty for drug driving as "disgraceful" and will now consider law changes.

Pub giant fined $177k over underage gambling breaches

Pub giant fined $177k over underage gambling breaches

Pub giant fined $177k over underage gambling breaches

Pub giant fined $177k over underage gambling breaches

An underage teen was allowed to gamble for more than a year across five Melbourne venues, leading to a six-figure fine for a pub giant.

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Record fine for Tabcorp over gambling rule breaches

Record fine for Tabcorp over gambling rule breaches

Tabcorp has been issued a multi-million dollar fine from Victoria's gambling watchdog following repeated breaches of betting harm and licence rules.

Bet operator slapped with record fine over gambling ads

Bet operator slapped with record fine over gambling ads

Online betting operator Draftstars' offers of free bets and other inducements in ads has cost the firm a motza after it was slapped with a record fine.

Digital parking fines soar as wheels turn to curb rise

Digital parking fines soar as wheels turn to curb rise

Ticketless parking fines, criticised for being less fair to motorists, have raised more than $150 million in the past year in NSW as government urges changes.

Unpaid road fines 'stuff-up' forces government review

Unpaid road fines 'stuff-up' forces government review

Northern Territorians who have failed to pay fines over the past decade could be affected by a "monumental stuff-up" that has forced a government review.

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Contractor accused of altering fines for crime groups

Contractor accused of altering fines for crime groups

Contractor accused of altering fines for crime groups

Contractor accused of altering fines for crime groups

A woman has faced court accused of accepting payments from drivers to alter hundreds of penalties while she worked for a Fines Victoria contractor.

Potent greenhouse gas intercepted at Australian borders

Potent greenhouse gas intercepted at Australian borders

Potent greenhouse gas intercepted at Australian borders

Potent greenhouse gas intercepted at Australian borders

A company has copped a record fine for importing electrical products into Australia containing greenhouse gases that are far more potent than carbon dioxide.

Medibank could face $21.5 trillion fine over data theft

Medibank could face $21.5 trillion fine over data theft

Medibank could face $21.5 trillion fine over data theft

Medibank could face $21.5 trillion fine over data theft

The Australian Information Commissioner will take Medibank to court over a 2022 data breach, seeking penalties that could reach into the trillions of dollars.

Pizza Hut to fork out millions in dough for spam texts

Pizza Hut to fork out millions in dough for spam texts

Pizza Hut to fork out millions in dough for spam texts

Pizza Hut to fork out millions in dough for spam texts

Pizza Hut has been fined $2.5 million for delivering unwanted spam texts and emails to customers.

Sydney drivers cop big fines for ICE-ing electric bays

Sydney drivers cop big fines for ICE-ing electric bays

Sydney drivers cop big fines for ICE-ing electric bays

Sydney drivers cop big fines for ICE-ing electric bays

Blocking electric vehicle charging bays attracts penalties in most parts of Australia but figures show the fines are not being applied consistently.

Dumpling joint fined for 'calculated' plan to rob staff

Dumpling joint fined for 'calculated' plan to rob staff

Dumpling joint fined for 'calculated' plan to rob staff

Dumpling joint fined for 'calculated' plan to rob staff

Internationally renowned dumpling chain Din Tai Fung has been penalised more than $4 million for the deliberate underpayment of workers and the cover up.

Another state powers up electric vehicle parking fines

Another state powers up electric vehicle parking fines

Another state powers up electric vehicle parking fines

Another state powers up electric vehicle parking fines

Parking beside an electric car charger but failing to use it will risk penalties in another state after two new fines were introduced.

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Ex-Victorian Liberals boss fined $40k over unlawful ads

Former Victorian Liberal Party director Sam McQuestin has been handed $40,000 in fines over a series of unlawful election ads.

Littering, asbestos fines to double in major crackdown

An asbestos crisis across Sydney has highlighted the urgent need for tighter environmental protection laws.

ASX pays $1m fine over market transparency breaches

The Australian Securities Exchange has paid a $1.05 million penalty to the Australian Securities and Investments Commission over a system error.

Mazda fined $11.5m for misleading buyers on faulty cars

One of Australia's most popular car brands has been fined $11.5 million for misleading nine customers about their rights to refunds or replacement cars.

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Westpac to pay millions after 'unconscionable conduct'

After being taken to court by the corporate watchdog, Westpac has been penalised for engaging in in unconscionable conduct in 2016.

Revenue body reverses millions in COVID-19 fines

Thousands of COVID-19 fines worth more than $36 million were reversed in 2023 after the NSW fines commissioner ruled four types of penalties were invalid.

Not fit for purpose: Fitbit fined $11m for false claims

Australia's Federal Court has issued Fitbit with an $11 million penalty for making misleading claims to customers who complained about faulty devices.

Power company fined $407k after life support threatened

A registered life support equipment user was among 43 people not notified about planned power outages in Melbourne's north.

Hefty fine for RACQ after misleading discounts

Insurer RACQ has been hit with a $10 million penalty in the Federal Court after potentially misleading customers about price discounts.

PwC censured, fined almost $100,000 after tax leak

PwC has been fined nearly $100,000 after a disciplinary tribunal found it brought discredit on the accounting profession.

Mercer Financial fined $12m over fees for no service

Mercer admitted inadequate fee disclosures and to charging 761 clients a combined $4.7 million in fees for services they never received.

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