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12 February , 2015 0 comments on "Simply Energy pays $20,400 penalty for alleged misleading door-to-door sales"

Simply Energy pays $20,400 penalty for alleged misleading door-to-door sales

Representatives hoping to switch consumers said there was an ‘urgent problem’ with existing supply

Read More Simply Energy pays $20,400 penalty for alleged misleading door-to-door sales

12 February , 2015

ASIC action on consumer leases leads to $230k worth of refunds

Appliance rental companies were operating without licenses required to protect consumers

Read More ASIC action on consumer leases leads to $230k worth of refunds

11 February , 2015

Fosters accused of locking out real craft brewers from pub taps

CHOICE says consumers should look behind “craft” beer labelling at their local

Read More Fosters accused of locking out real craft brewers from pub taps

11 February , 2015

Life insurance industry lacks imagination in failing to look beyond commission sales

Current model gives no incentive for advice in best interests of consumers

Read More Life insurance industry lacks imagination in failing to look beyond commission sales

11 February , 2015

Origin Companies ordered to pay penalties of $325,000 for misleading “discounts”

Higher than standard rate used to calculate savings

Read More Origin Companies ordered to pay penalties of $325,000 for misleading “discounts”

10 February , 2015 0 comments on "South Australia gives consumers certainty with free range egg certification"

South Australia gives consumers certainty with free range egg certification

CHOICE says next step is a national scheme

Read More South Australia gives consumers certainty with free range egg certification

6 February , 2015

CFA representative involved in developing new e-health standard

e-health records will allow us to access and share information with healthcare providers

Read More CFA representative involved in developing new e-health standard

5 February , 2015 0 comments on "Report on domestic violence and utility debt prompts ACCC warning"

Report on domestic violence and utility debt prompts ACCC warning

CUAC research will also inform Royal Commission

Read More Report on domestic violence and utility debt prompts ACCC warning

4 February , 2015

Big banks should pass on the interest rate cut to credit card customers: CHOICE

Consumer group says Big 4 have a lot to answer for

Read More Big banks should pass on the interest rate cut to credit card customers: CHOICE

4 February , 2015

QBE accepts that changes needed to meet dispute resolution standards

ASIC concerned that lawyer-branded communications could intimidate complaining customers

Read More QBE accepts that changes needed to meet dispute resolution standards

2 February , 2015

New laws could strip pension rises from residential park dwellers

CPSA says amendment needed to stop park operators taking the lot

Read More New laws could strip pension rises from residential park dwellers

2 February , 2015

CHOICE warns consumers of fake online reviews and testimonials

16% of online reviews not authentic

Read More CHOICE warns consumers of fake online reviews and testimonials

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