CHOICE says life insurance reforms a step in the right direction
“Watered down” announcement allows advisers to retain commissions
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Westpac to refund premiums for unwanted insurance cover
Bank charged customers for loan protection insurance while the customer did not have a active loan
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CFA presents Consumer Experts Roundtable in preparation for 2016 Consumer Law review
Discounted tickets available for CFA members ahead of 30 November event
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Public comment now open on Toy Safety Standards
Standards Australia has released four Australian/New Zealand standards on Safety of toys available for public comment until the 14 December 2015.
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Food companies telling tales with school canteen certifications
Paddle Pops and Tinny Teddies give “tick” despite low health start ratings
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ASIC helps consumers to understand risks of interest-only mortgages
While lenders need to lift their game, people should “do their homework” and investigate options
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Government delivers credit card surcharge death blow
CHOICE says the Federal Government’s response to the Financial System Inquiry delivers for consumers.
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New research shows payday lending sector booming as low income consumers suffer
Regulations aren’t working, say consumer advocates
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ASIC releases a report into book up practices in Indigenous communities
Informal credit practice can see at risk consumers lose control of debit cards
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Court imposes penalty for false or misleading claims by Homeopathy Plus
Blog posts about effectiveness of whopping cough vaccine under fire
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World Standards Day 2015 – 14 October 2015
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Have you ever wondered how your computer sends your documents to a printer from a different manufacturer? Imagine a world where you cannot use your credit card in every cash machine. Standards set out common rules and parameters so that products can work with each other.
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A weaker ASIC helps no one: consumer groups
Treasury consultation paper doesn’t ensure regulator can protect consumers
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