ACCC launches legal action against Energy Watch

Victorian Greens Legislative Council Member Greg Barber has welcomed the ACCC action against energy broker Energy Watch, saying he has been raising the issue at a Victorian level since May.

The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) is seeking an injunction against energy broker Energy Watch and its founder Ben Polis, alleging the company made false or misleading representations in its advertising.

The ACCC alleges that Energy Watch claims to compare rates across all energy retailers, when in reality it works with preferred suppliers to secure low rates, collecting a commission for the service.

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