ACCC invites views on the high cost of mobile calls and SMS
Trying to determine how mobile services should be priced to bolster competition in retail markets and benefit consumers
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Energy retailers given the green light to increase prices at will
The AEMC has proposed energy retailers communicate price changes to customers as they enter a contract
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ASIC enforcement report
New report calls on energy retailers to improve support for struggling households
Thirteen case studies from across Victoria show hardship assistance is failing customers.
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Anti-piracy high on costs, low on solutions
ACCC issues second carbon monitoring report
The report details the ACCC’s monitoring activities for the June 2014 quarter
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Leaked anti-piracy paper not so fancy
Meanwhile one year on and the ‘Australia tax’ is alive and well
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ACCC Chairman discusses current priorities
Australian Competition and Consumer Commission Chairman Rod Sims addressed the Sydney Business Chamber CEO’s Leadership Roundtable
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As fixed term interest rates fall to record lows, borrowers advised to look beyond the short term
CALC warns that attractive low fixed rates are unsustainable for longer term
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People Power: ‘Your Rights Mob’ Facebook page for Indigenous consumers
Indiginous consumers are being encouraged to stand up for their rights, with the ACCC launching a campaign to empower the sector
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Tariff switching among older energy consumers
Research reveals the causes of lower switching rates among older persons and considers the policy and programs that might encourage switching
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ACCC begins consultation on setting access prices for Telstra’s fixed line services and transmission services
Inquiry is seeking views on several complex pricing issues
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