Australian consumer news weekly round up
Consumer news stories that caught our eye this week
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ASIC consults on red tape reduction proposals for ASIC market integrity rules
New report misses the mark for energy consumers
CHOICE says unfair energy contracts and poor information leave consumers in the dark
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Consumer voice in travel industry
Consumer group to provide information and advocacy for Australian travellers
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ACCC takes action against Informed Sources and petrol retailers for price information sharing
Australia’s competition regulator intervene’s over alleged petrol price collusion between Australia’s big petrol retailers
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How your shopping choices will help Coles and Woolworths take on the banks
Supermarkets are gathering information on Australians’ financial situations and lifestyles as they prepare to take on the big four banks
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Maggie Beer Products acknowledges labelling likely to be misleading
Food icon Maggie Beer has agreed her company misled consumers, following an investigation by the consumer watchdog
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ASIC acts to ensure better disclosure by ALDI of credit card and contactless payment surcharges
The corporate regulator has criticised supermarket chain Aldi, for not adequately advising customers of its credit card surcharges
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ACCC proposes to re-authorise Queensland liquor accord framework
The Queensland Government’s pro-forma liquor accord includes measures such as a ban on extreme discounts and promotions that encourage rapid or excessive drinking.
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ACCC takes action against Bet365 online betting agency for alleged misleading ‘Free’ and ‘Bonus’ offers
Online gambling giant has been accused of misleading punters with offers of ‘free bets’
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Macquarie Equities’ financial advice remediation
Compensation is underway for clients who suffered financial loss as a result of bad advice
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ACCC allows Catholic health providers to collectively bargain with Funding Organisations and suppliers
Authorisation for Catholic hospitals and aged care facilities has been granted to allow funding arrangements with Funding Organisations
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