ACCC takes action against Europcar over alleged unfair contract terms
Watchdog concerned about potential for unlimited liability
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CHOICE campaigns against pet insurer’s cruel policies
Petplan forces consumers to pay out the remainder of their policy period after death of a pet
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Sustainable procurement standards help companies extend social responsibility to purchases and supplies
CFA has a appointed a consumer rep
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Victorian consumer groups celebrate win for simpler energy contracts
CALC and CUAC also welcome back-billing limitations
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Court case launched against Coles on website disability discrimination claims
PIAC says case is comparable to wheel-chair access at a physical supermarket
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Are debt businesses unfairly targeting vulnerable consumers?
Financial counsellors provide free advice about their best course of action – without incentives to sell
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Toys R Us pays $10K penalty for supplying unsafe household cots
ACCC calls for companies to ensure the integrity of their supply chain to avoid similar breaches of consumer law
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Australian Consumer News Story Weekly Wrap Up
Australian Consumer News Stories that have caught our eye this week
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Five rental rights every tenant should know
CHOICE survey finds 45 per cent of renters struggling to get by
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Indefinite registrations on Do Not Call Register a welcome change
Consumers will no longer have to reregister every eight years to avoid telemarketing
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High valuation of NSW electricity assets costing households $325 a year
PIAC says devaluation before privatisation a must for consumers
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Credit Ombudsman Service appoints new Consumer Director
Former ASIC Senior Manager brings community engagement experience
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