ACCC chairman Rod Sims said in a statement: "The ACCC alleges that Volkswagen engaged in multiple breaches of the Australian consumer law by concealing software in their vehicles to cheat emissions testing and misleading consumers about the vehicle's compliance with standards and emission levels during on-road conditions. Australia ’s consumer watchdog , the Competition and Consumer Commission ( ACCC ) , has taken legal action against Volkswagen ( Australia ) , alleging that the company misled the public in relation to diesel vehicle emissions . The case relates to over 57,000 vehicles sold in Australia from 2010 to 2015 . Ten models , including the Golf , Polo , and Passat , were reportedly affected . The ACCC is calling for a public apology of misconduct from VW , undeclared financial penalties , and corrective advertisements .
Australia ’s consumer watchdog , the Competition and Consumer Commission ( ACCC ) , has taken legal action against Volkswagen ( Australia ) , alleging that the company misled the public in relation to diesel vehicle emissions . The case relates to over 57,000 vehicles sold in Australia from 2010 to 2015 . Ten models , including the Golf , Polo , and Passat , were reportedly affected . The ACCC is calling for a public apology of misconduct from VW , undeclared financial penalties , and corrective advertisements .