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Allan Fels

Professor Allan Fels AO is an Australian economist, lawyer and public servant.

He was most widely known in his role as chair of the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) from its inception in 1995 until June 2003. Prof Fels then became foundation dean of the Australia and New Zealand School of Government (ANZSOG) until January 2013.

In 2001, he was made an Officer of the Order of Australia for services to Australian competition policy through the development and regulation of trade practices and consumer protection, and to public education in relation to consumer law and its implications for business and commerce.

Prof Fels completed a Law/Economics degree at the University of Western Australia, a PhD in Economics from Duke University, and has an Honorary Doctorate in Economics from the University of Western Australia

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    Thursday, 18 November, 2010 - 15:08

    BHP takes legal action against FerrAus

    BHP Billiton has launched legal action against Chinese takeover target FerrAus in the WA Supreme Court to stop FerrAus appointing an independent expert to determine the terms of a rail haulage agreement.

    Wednesday, 2 September, 2015 - 10:10

    7-Eleven to investigate underpayment claims

    7-Eleven says it will establish an independent panel to review franchise agreement terms, amid claims that staff have been underpaid by franchisees.

    Friday, 4 September, 2015 - 13:39

    Fels heads panel for 7-Eleven probe

    Former head of the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission Allan Fels will lead an independent panel to receive and review claims involving underpaid staff by franchisees of 7-Eleven.

    Thursday, 10 September, 2015 - 14:45

    7-Eleven to change business model

    7-Eleven founder and chairman Russ Withers says allegations of staff underpayment by franchisees have challenged all levels of the company, and substantial changes will be made to its business model.

    Wednesday, 30 September, 2015 - 13:30

    Former iiNet boss chairs 7-Eleven

    Former iiNet boss Michael Smith has replaced Russell Withers as chairman of convenience store chain 7-Eleven, while chief executive Warren Wilmot has resigned following revelations the company’s franchisees had been underpaying their workers.

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    Monday, 17 July, 2023 - 08:54

    Calls for big consultant firms to be broken up

    Large consultancy firms should be broken up to reduce conflicts of interest, the former head of the consumer watchdog has told an inquiry.

     
    Former iiNet boss chairs 7-Eleven
    Wednesday, 30 September, 2015 - 13:30

    BHP takes legal action against FerrAus

    7-Eleven to investigate underpayment claims

    Fels heads panel for 7-Eleven probe

    7-Eleven to change business model

    Former iiNet boss chairs 7-Eleven

    Calls for big consultant firms to be broken up

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