The Australian Consumer and Consumer Commission ( ACCC ) is set to investigate the review and endorsement process of sharing internet platforms online in Australia . The ACCC has already issued guidelines for the industry , and now deputy chair , sue Rickard , has said she wants businesses to be transparent about commercial relationships , not to publish misleading reviews , and not to edit unfavourable comments . The review is part of the International Consumer Protection and Enforcement Network annual internet sweep , involving 180 companies .
The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) is set to investigate the review and endorsement policies of sharing economy platforms operating in Australia. The ACCC has already issued guidelines for the industry, and now deputy chair, Delia Rickard, has said she wants businesses to be transparent about commercial relationships, not to publish misleading reviews, and not to edit unfavourable comments. The review is part of the International Consumer Protection and Enforcement Network annual internet sweep, involving 50 countries.