CHOICE finds major banks are lagging on credit card interest rates
While one in two consumers aren’t aware of their interest rate, smaller institutions come out on top.
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ACCAN Announces National Survey Results
Mobile phones increase as preferred means of communication
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ACMA warns iiNet and Dodo about direct debit breaches
ACMA found that both Dodo and iiNet did not comply with a customer’s authorisation regarding direct debit on multiple occasions
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Court bans Coles from making dodgy credence claim
CHOICE welcomes the ban on Coles and calls on consumers to dob in half-baked credence claims
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Australian Consumer News Weekly Wrap Up
Australian Consumer news stories that have caught our eye this week
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CHOICE says retailers’ pricing promises aren’t that promising
Terms and conditions often pump lowest price guarantees back up
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ACMA investigation highlights consent issues when purchasing email lists
Business loan company pays $10K fine after failing to prove that email owners gave approval
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ACCC continues free range ‘crack down’ with another company heavily fined
$300,000 penalty orderd after ‘free range’ egg claims found to be misleading
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ASIC and Bank of Queensland reach Storm Financial settlement
Payment brings to an end existing litigation following Storm collapse in 2009
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ASIC review reveals ‘Low doc’ lenders tightening lending practices
Responsible lending laws have made an impact since 2010
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Consumer Action urges competition review to consider consumer experience and protection
Demand side drive competition by getting consumers engaged and active
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ACCC takes action against Woolworths for unsafe products
Items include safety matches, deep fryer, folding chairs
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