Poles and wires sell off spells bad news for NSW: pensioners association
CPSA highlights party differences in wholesale electricity policy
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Trans-Pacific Partnership could see pharma giants keeping monopolies on drugs for longer
Consumer coalition continues to campaign for release of draft deal
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Advocates welcome Allianz’s $400,016 refund but warn consumer credit insurance is an ongoing problem
Data confirms CCI payout is only 23 cents in the dollar
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ASIC report finds mechanisms behind no claim bonuses at odds with consumer expectations
Regulator also warns against ‘ratings protection’ add-ons
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Financial counsellors concerned about changes to the Disability Support Pension
VIC peak body says tightening of rules could push marginalised people into further disadvantage
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Consumers to face unlimited fines, legal action and excessive fees under copyright “education” scheme
CHOICE concerned over access to customer details by copyright holders
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ACCC signals tougher penalties in presentation of new priorities
Cartels, unfair groceries and online market place in the sights of competition watchdog
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Federal Court orders record penalty totalling $19m against payday lenders
Centrelink dependent customers sold “useless” credit insurance.
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Financial counsellors welcome inquiry into VIC energy retailer hardship programs
Disconnections just shy of 60k last year
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Some consumers still paying for 1800 number calls from their mobiles
Financial counsellors concerned about contacting social service providers
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Coles agrees to make online shopping site more accessible
Case between blind litigant and supermarket giant settled with “positive outcome”
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ACMA directs Business Class Telecom to comply with consumer protections code
Telco failed to gain consent before transferring services
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