Harper Review could be improved by treating consumers as the driving force of competition
Consumer Action also caution against breakup of ACCC
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Consumers must come first in Harper’s new era for competition
CHOICE welcomes ‘ambitious’ final report but cautions against competition for competition’s sake
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EnergyAustralia penalised $1million for misleading consumers
Sales agent passed ‘new customer’ details to energy provider even though no agreement was given by consumers
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Consumers need to watch out for unhealthy rises in health insurance premiums
Funds slugging some customers with 16% increases
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Reinstatement of community legal funding welcomed by advocacy body
Decision allows PIAC and others to focus on helping Australia’s most disadvantaged
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Consumers big winners as Do Not Call registrations made indefinite
Register will also help people distinguish between telemarketing and scammers
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Microfinance provider calls for appliance rental companies to refer low income consumers to no interest loans
Disadvantages households paying as much as three times more for essential items
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Proposed anti-piracy code will charge consumers to challenge illegal download claims
ACCAN also raises privacy and consumer representation concerns
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New energy rebates a big win for NSW consumers
Government announces gas rebate and extends life support rebate to motorised wheelchairs
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Revision to Organic Standard open for comment from consumers, industry
The standard is the benchmark for consumer trust in organic accreditation bodies
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ASIC puts payday lending industry on notice to lift standards
“Systemic weaknesses” found in relation to documenting if loans are suitable for individual consumers
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CHOICE calls on consumers to tell Kellogg’s to roll out health star ratings
Ratings cut through vague nutrition claims to provide a quick comparison between products
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