Report on debt collection industry reveals improvements, ACCC warns against non-compliance
65 million attempts to chase debt each year
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ASIC concerns prompt Bank of Queensland to improve lending practices
Reliance on benchmark to estimate living expenses put low income consumers at risk
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Increase in product recalls means consumers can’t rely on big brand names for quality
Recent companies to recall dodgy product lines includes BMW and Samsung
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Consumers launch first ever legal challenge to bring electricity prices down
PIAC acts for NSW households to lower energy costs in line with other states
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New study finds public unaware of global diet risks
Less than one in five realise that unhealthy diets cause more death than wars
Read More New study finds public unaware of global diet risks
Australians lose over $80 million to scams in 2014
ACCC urges consumers to ‘get smarter with data’
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Consumers Federation joins other groups to call for compensation for victims of poor financial advice
$21.3 million in ombudsman rulings remains unpaid to consumers
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ACCC decision could see mobile charges drop
Final determination on SMS and call termination charges due in July
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CHOICE encourages consumers to shop around as CBA refuses to pass on rate cuts
Reserve drops rates to historic low of 2%
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Apps For All Challenge opens to reward developers designing for accessibility
Entries for mainstream and specialty apps close 15 June
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New consumer advocacy body for energy announces first CEO
COAG-led Energy Consumers Australia welcomes Rosemary Sinclair
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Changes to rules on clarity around fixed term energy contracts “toothless”
National rules still allow changes to gas or electricity rates as soon as contract signed
Read More Changes to rules on clarity around fixed term energy contracts “toothless”