VIC peak body says tightening of rules could push marginalised people into further disadvantage
Read More Financial counsellors concerned about changes to the Disability Support Pension
CHOICE concerned over access to customer details by copyright holders
Read More Consumers to face unlimited fines, legal action and excessive fees under copyright “education” scheme
Cartels, unfair groceries and online market place in the sights of competition watchdog
Read More ACCC signals tougher penalties in presentation of new priorities
Centrelink dependent customers sold “useless” credit insurance.
Read More Federal Court orders record penalty totalling $19m against payday lenders
Disconnections just shy of 60k last year
Read More Financial counsellors welcome inquiry into VIC energy retailer hardship programs
Financial counsellors concerned about contacting social service providers
Read More Some consumers still paying for 1800 number calls from their mobiles
Case between blind litigant and supermarket giant settled with “positive outcome”
Read More Coles agrees to make online shopping site more accessible
Telco failed to gain consent before transferring services
Read More ACMA directs Business Class Telecom to comply with consumer protections code
PIAC says network groups are attempting to lock in excessive cost structures
Read More Regulator must reject proposals for electricity network price rises in NSW
Consumers confused by current labelling requirements
Read More CHOICE calls for action on country of origin food labelling after frozen fruit fiasco
ACCC warns online dating community to be extra vigilante around Valentine’s Day
Read More Australians lose $75,000 every day to romance scams
Do Not Call project has become a model for establishment in other countries
Read More Telemarketing opt-out register tops 10 million signups