More financial counsellors weigh in against de-funding recommendation
FCRC says at-risk clients will be “abandoned” without access to programs
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Virgin Money pays $30,600 penalty for misleading advertising
Life insurance applications were not as “Quick & Easy” as claimed
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Read Financial Counselling Australia’s damning response to Commission of Audit report
Peak body “stunned” at recommendation to all but strip federal funding
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Fake energy bills being used in phishing scam
ACCC warns of scammers offering a discount tariff to pay outstanding amounts
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Cardcall pays infringement notices for misleading phonecard advertising
Two cents per minute advertised rate failed to prominently display five minute charging blocks
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CAPTCHA – what you can do to make the web more accessible
ACCAN campaign gives users the tools to help those with vision impairment
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Beer giant Carlton & United fined for posing as a craft brewery
ACCC takes a look at beer market to protect unique selling point of niche businesses
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Novice telemarketer pays the price for risky behaviour
Zone Telecom ignored warning signs to call numbers on the Do Not Call Register
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Research shows that water-efficient technology saves money as well as water
Alternative Technology Association’s review lays a strong business case for residential and commercial users.
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Financial Counselling conference to take place Melbourne in May
High registrations a show of strength as federal funding battle continues
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81% of consumers concerned about FoFA wind-back
CHOICE says watering down of consumer protections must be abandoned
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New Standard developed for microwavable heat packs
Safety concerns around wheat-based packs following death of an elderly woman
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