Financial counsellors urge Government to ban access to credit for online gambling
Report shows offers of “free bets” is forcing people into debt
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Consumer advocates welcome review into payday lending industry
Consumer Action says review an opportunity to improve protections for vulnerable customers
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CFA adds consumer voice to DIY vehicle repair standards
CFA provides volunteer representatives on Standards Australia Committees as part of its Standards Project
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New report shows big 4 banks have failed to pass on $2.07 billion in interest rate cuts
Consumers are getting a raw deal says analyst
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PIAC clears first hurdle in landmark legal challenge to electricity network prices
Consumer advocate says regulator allows networks to run inefficiently
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New ‘Rent vs Buy’ calculator for consumers on ASIC’s MoneySmart website
Consumers easily able to compare cost of renting versus buying household goods
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Consumer groups says Jetstar is opting-in to trick ticket buyers
Travellers an be charged up to 67% more than advertised price if automatic surcharges aren’t deselected
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Insurers to refund $2 million in ‘useless’ payday premiums after ASIC investigation
Just one per cent of premiums paid out as claims to insurance customers
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Could you represent consumers on a Standards Australia Technical Committee?
Representatives sought for a number of vacancies on Standards committees. EOI close 22 July
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Telco survey suggests some consumers not exercising their right to complain
Up to one-third of consumers will not report a problem to their provider
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Money3 provides over $100,000 in refunds to consumers as ASIC’s payday lending crackdown continues
Watchdog considers high cost loans with one off payments unsuitable for vulnerable borrowers
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Regulator acknowledges industry leadership
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