ASIC finds the cost of consumer leases can be as high as 884%
“The market for consumer leases is delivering poor outcomes for many consumers”
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Research shows online piracy drops with “Netflix Effect”
CHOICE says new streaming services are the real solution to illegal downloading
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Could you represent consumers on a Standards Australia Technical Committee?
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CFA seeks a consumer representative for a technical committee involved with safety of portable ladders
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Financial counsellors urge Govt to address legal online betting in gambling inquiry
Peak body says ruthless debt collection putting people at further risk
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Environmental labels – what am I buying?
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Consumers are understandably eager to “do their bit” for the environment, particularly at the supermarket, and are more and more inclined to favour products that seem likely to do the least damage to it.
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Visa ordered to pay $18 million penalty for anti-competitive conduct
ACCC acts against moratorium on currency conversion service
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ACCAN announces winners of the 2015 Apps For All Challenge
Competition rewards accessibility in mainstream, gaming and kid’s apps.
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CHOICE: Big banks handing down 26 year credit card debt sentences
Research show 54% of people don’t know the meaning of the ‘minimum monthly payment’
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Heat or eat: Real stories of Victorians forced to choose
Consumer Action report makes recommendations to protect vulnerable consumers from energy disconnection
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Consumers can reclaim funds on expired travel money cards following ASIC action
Three groups of card products were found to forfeit leftover money to issuer after expiration
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CFA provides consumer representation for Standard on IT Governance
CFA’s Standard Project ensures Standards work for consumers
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Vacuum sales to elderly women judged as dishonest
Lux Distributors to pay $370,000 following ACCC court action
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