Junk merchants fleecing millions from unknowing Australians
Report says add-on insurance products for cars provide little value for consumers
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Anti-corruption and anti-bribery
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International Anti-Corruption Day 9 Dec 2015 is an opportunity to raise awareness to the damage it causes. Systemic bribery, among other things, lowers economic growth and discourages investment. It goes hand in hand with poverty and social inequality. But, most importantly, it is very difficult to eradicate. CFA representative Alan Asher is a member of…
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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.
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International Volunteer Day 5 December 2015
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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.
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Consumer advocate recognised with telecommunications award
ACCAN’s Teresa Corbin given the Charles Todd medal for 20 years of consumer representation on communications issues
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Pensioners accuse govt of ignoring report into aged care complaints
CPSA concerned at assault and compliance statistics
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Uncle Tobys fined $32,000 for puffing up protein content of oats
ACCC also took aim at ‘superfood’ claim
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Disconnection numbers point to households struggling with energy affordability
While number of disconnections has dropped, overall figures remain too high
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Public comment now open on Wayfinding, particularly for those who are vision impaired
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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…
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ASIC review drives better disclosure of car insurance automatic renewals
Six insurers agree to better inform consumers
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Federal Court slams airlines’ dodgy mobile drip pricing
Practice of advertising a headline price with hidden fees contravenes consumer law
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Federal Court finds Chrisco’s lay-by agreements contained unfair contract term
ACCC alerted to dodgy contract by CFA member ICAN
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