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The original was posted on /r/australia by /u/omtic on 2025-06-10 07:47:19+00:00.


It’s usually sales calls regarding solar panels and batteries and energy companies and health insurance. Not restricted to that, but that’s where I’m pigeon holed currently.

It’s also multiple daily calls that just hang up after I pick up.

Every time I’ve asked how they got my number they say from “Australian data services”. I ask the person calling to delete my number, and they may well do, and I will block their number, but it doesn’t seem to stop the number being handed out from the source. And new calls every day after.

Googling this entity seems to be a black hole.

I have to be able to answer calls from unknown numbers, and I do not want to change my number—so the ‘don’t answer unknown callers’ won’t work for me.

Who is “Australian data services” and how can I get them to stop handing out my mobile number?

Also, has anyone else been told this is where their phone number was provided from?

TIA

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These employers are allowed to make deductions from the wages of PALM workers, which means they are sometimes left with just $100-$200 per week.

PALM workers in Bundaberg, QLD, were unable to meet basic living standards, leading them to sleep rough and line up at soup kitchens.

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A Westpac-Melbourne Institute survey showed on Tuesday its main index of consumer sentiment edged up 0.5% in June, following a 2.2% rise in May.

The index was 10.8% higher than a year earlier at 92.6, though being below 100, that meant pessimists still outnumbered optimists.

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The original was posted on /r/australia by /u/Spatial_Nomad on 2025-06-09 20:09:43+00:00.


Hi all,

I moved to Australia a few years ago, and while I love many aspects of this country...its natural beauty, safety, and lifestyle..one thing that continues to surprise me is just how little real market competition exists across major sectors. Coming from a more open and competitive economy, I’ve found Australia’s market structure surprisingly limited and often controlled by a small handful of players.

Here are a few things that really stand out:

  1. Supermarkets: Coles and Woolworths run the show

Yes, we technically have Aldi and IGA, but let’s be honest...Coles and Woolies dominate the landscape. They control around 65–70% of the grocery market. This duopoly not only sets prices but also has enormous control over suppliers and what ends up on our shelves. Price gouging, shrinkflation, and stale "specials" have become the norm. The recent Senate inquiry confirmed what most of us already suspected.

  1. Banks: The Big Four and little room to move

Try switching banks and you’ll quickly find you’re just moving from one branch of the same tree to another. The Big Four (CBA, NAB, ANZ, Westpac) dominate mortgages, savings, and most financial services. Smaller banks and credit unions exist but often rely on the Big Four for backend services anyway. True disruption? Minimal.

  1. Telcos: Three networks, all the same?

We’ve got Telstra, Optus, and Vodafone (TPG)...and nearly every other provider just piggybacks on their infrastructure. In rural areas, Telstra is often the only viable choice. Prices are high compared to international standards, and service quality doesn’t always match up.

  1. Petrol: “Independent” servos still mirror the majors

Despite being supposedly independent, fuel prices across stations seem to magically rise and fall in sync...often right before public holidays. Coincidence?

  1. Real estate platforms: Where’s the choice?

If you’re buying or selling property, it’s realestate.com.au or… well, that’s pretty much it. Owned by REA Group (majority owned by News Corp), the platform has an outsized influence on property marketing. And agents pay steep fees, which get passed on to consumers.

Why does this matter?

Because limited competition means higher costs, less innovation, and fewer choices for everyday Australians. We shouldn’t have to accept “this is just how it is.” The ACCC does good work...but it feels like a watchdog with its paws tied.

I’d love to hear what others think. Have you felt this too? Are there other sectors where you’ve noticed this soft monopoly effect?

Let’s talk.

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I wanna get back into this as a hobby, maybe meet up with some locals to produce some games, nothing fancy, just indie stuff. But all i can find is various subreddits and whatnot for foreign game dev teams, mainly europe or canada. I was hoping to meet up with other hobbiests to crib off of, maybe collaborate on some projects.

Anyone know if there is such a place?

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