Consumers' Federation of Australia

8 December , 2015 0 comments

CFA kicks off response to ACL review with advocates, govt, regulators attending roundtable

The review of the ACL is a priority for the organisation in the next two years.

4 December , 2015 0 comments

International Volunteer Day 5 December 2015

On 5 December 2015 we celebrate International Volunteer Day. First established by the United Nations thirty years ago, it’s a day for volunteers and volunteer-involving organisations to celebrate their efforts, to share their values, and to showcase the difference they make in their communities.

2 December , 2015 0 comments

Consumer advocate recognised with telecommunications award

ACCAN’s Teresa Corbin given the Charles Todd medal for 20 years of consumer representation on communications issues

30 November , 2015

Pensioners accuse govt of ignoring report into aged care complaints

CPSA concerned at assault and compliance statistics

30 November , 2015

Uncle Tobys fined $32,000 for puffing up protein content of oats

ACCC also took aim at ‘superfood’ claim

24 November , 2015

Disconnection numbers point to households struggling with energy affordability

While number of disconnections has dropped, overall figures remain too high

23 November , 2015

Public comment now open on Wayfinding, particularly for those who are vision impaired

Standards Australia has released the standard on wayfinding available for public comment until the 18 January 2016. Wayfinding within the built environment is an activity that affects everyone in a community. AS 1428.4.2 specifies the minimum wayfinding design requirements to enable pedestrians particularly those who are blind or vision impaired to enter, to leave and…

20 November , 2015