ACCC petrol report shows that prices approached record high in 2013-14
High Aussie dollar value pushed unleaded petrol to third highest average annual price on record
CFA appointed consumer reps take positions on travel agent monitoring committee
Travel Accreditation Scheme sets standard for responding to consumer complaints
ACCC warns against booking a scammer’s holiday
$100K lost by conned consumers this year already
CBA to return $2.2m in expired travel card funds to consumers
Bank also agrees with ASIC to make changes to travel card policies
Consumer voice in travel industry
Consumer group to provide information and advocacy for Australian travellers
CHOICE to establish consumer voice in travel industry
New travel hub project to provide information and advocacy for Australian travellers
Consumer representatives required for the travel industry’s Code of Compliance Monitoring Committee
ATAS seeks consumer representatives for compliance committee
Public comment now open for electric vehicles standard
How charging infrastructure will operate of particular interest to consumers
NSW acts on excessive taxi surcharges
Australians spending $800 million annually on card processing fees
Airport profits take off while quality of service remains grounded
Sydney Airport keeps lowest service rating, Brisbane on top
$11 million penalty imposed on Flight Centre for anti-competitiveness
ACCC hoped for a larger fine
Consumers will fly less on frequent flyer points after Qantas changes
Airline shifts points system towards money spent rather than miles flown