Tag: Packaging
Court told ACCC didn't have resources to investigate Pratt
The Federal Court has heard the corporate watchdog did not have the resources to deal with criminal charges against businessman Richard Pratt, while he was under investigation for cartel conduct. [MORE]
Pratt pleads not guilty to criminal charges
Richard Pratt has pleaded not guilty to four charges of giving false or misleading evidence over his knowledge of a cardboard cartel.[MORE]
New evidence from former judge in Pratt case
The Federal Court has been told of new evidence that could change the case against Melbourne businessman Richard Pratt.[MORE]
Paper industry attacks emissions trading scheme
The body representing the paper industry, A3P, has joined the attack on the carbon emissions trading scheme, saying it could lead to a loss of investments throughout the country.[MORE]
Changes needed for cigarette packaging: Quit
Anti-smoking group Quit wants the Federal Government to keep graphic warning labels on cigarette packets and ban other labelling.[MORE]
Green groups pounce on bags indecision
Peter Garrett accused of failing first big political test as national shopping bag ban is dropped.[MORE]
SA Minister leads charge to phase out plastic bags
Environment ministers have been urged to make a quick decision on phasing out plastic shopping bags.[MORE]
Visy law suit worth $300m: lawyer
Lawyers say a proposed class action by farmers against two cardboard manufacturers could be worth up to $300 million.[MORE]
ACCC calls for price-fixing prison terms
The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) is calling for prison terms to apply in cases of price-fixing, after a record fine was imposed on the packaging company Visy.[MORE]
New Visy CEO named
Cardboard manufacturer Visy has appointed a new chief executive, after the resignation of its former chief executive officer over the company's price-fixing scandal.[MORE]
'Generous' Pratt could lose honours
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Richard Pratt's business dealings have incited debate as to whether or not he should be stripped of official honours.[MORE]
Law firm confident of win against Amcor
The law firm taking action against the packaging company Amcor says the admission of collusion by rival company Visy will boost its case.[MORE]
Premier urges Pratt to continue to give
The Victorian Premier, John Brumby, has urged businessman Richard Pratt to continue his philanthropy despite facing huge fines for breaching the Trades Practices Act.[MORE]
Visy boss admits to price fixing
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Visy chairman Richard Pratt has made a surprise confession about his role in a price fixing cartel.[MORE]
Visy settles over price-fixing deal
Visy Board and the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) have reached an out-of-court settlement over breaches of the Trade Practices Act.[MORE]
Mixed results for Amcor
A stronger dollar has taken the gloss off the annual profit of international packaging company, Amcor.[MORE]
SA Govt pledges full scrutiny of pulp mill plan
The South Australian Government is standing by legislation it says will ensure that a proposed pulp mill in the state's south-east will be properly examined.[MORE]
SA Govt pledges full scrutiny of pulp mill plan
The South Australian Government is standing by legislation it says will ensure that a proposed pulp mill in the state's south-east will be properly examined.[MORE]
Visy price fixing case begins
A case involving allegations of cartel activity by one of the nation's richest men begins this morning.[MORE]
Biodegradable packets bring sweet deal for Aust firm
Global packaging giant Amcor is set to trial new biodegradable sweet packets invented by a Melbourne-based company.[MORE]
DHL opens Sandgate handling centre
A global delivery and logistics firm has established its first Australian regional service centre in Newcastle.[MORE]
