Comments invited on effectiveness of the Water Efficiency Labelling Scheme
Submissions close Friday 6 February
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Government paves the way for disconnections and an internet filter
Consumers face harsh penalties with no solution to high cost of content
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Financial System Inquiry puts consumer welfare first – Consumer advocate urges Government to implement recommendations ASAP
Recommendations seek to improve ‘problem’ products such as payday lenders and consumer credit insurance
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New CHOICE research reveals the two biggest drivers of piracy
Illegal downloaders also more likely to pay to go to the cinema
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ACCC reports on the comparator website industry in Australia
Watchdog concerned that poor conduct by portion of industry undermines consumer benefits
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Financial System Inquiry backs need for stronger consumer protection
CHOICE says Murray delivers good news but unlikely to stop excessive surcharges
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Standards considers fine bubble technology
Nascent technology has significant potential for cleaning products
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CHOICE celebrates five years of simpler grocery pricing
In one example, shoppers save 183% by using unit prices
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ACCC petrol report shows that prices approached record high in 2013-14
High Aussie dollar value pushed unleaded petrol to third highest average annual price on record
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CFA says thanks all consumer and standards representatives on International Volunteer Day
5th December used to celebrate volunteer efforts since 1985
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ACCC and ASIC release guide for consumers dealing with debt collectors
Consumer groups encouraged to refer those in need to this comprehensive resource
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Queensland consumers issue call for supermarkets to “clean-up” grocery pricing
Improved unit pricing could benefit shoppers by hundreds of millions of dollars a year
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