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1 May , 2014

Cardcall pays infringement notices for misleading phonecard advertising

Two cents per minute advertised rate failed to prominently display five minute charging blocks

Read More Cardcall pays infringement notices for misleading phonecard advertising

1 May , 2014

CAPTCHA – what you can do to make the web more accessible

ACCAN campaign gives users the tools to help those with vision impairment

Read More CAPTCHA – what you can do to make the web more accessible

30 April , 2014

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

Read More Beer giant Carlton & United fined for posing as a craft brewery

30 April , 2014

Novice telemarketer pays the price for risky behaviour

Zone Telecom ignored warning signs to call numbers on the Do Not Call Register

Read More Novice telemarketer pays the price for risky behaviour

30 April , 2014

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.

Read More Research shows that water-efficient technology saves money as well as water

30 April , 2014

Financial Counselling conference to take place Melbourne in May

High registrations a show of strength as federal funding battle continues

Read More Financial Counselling conference to take place Melbourne in May

30 April , 2014

81% of consumers concerned about FoFA wind-back

CHOICE says watering down of consumer protections must be abandoned

Read More 81% of consumers concerned about FoFA wind-back

28 April , 2014

New Standard developed for microwavable heat packs

Safety concerns around wheat-based packs following death of an elderly woman

Read More New Standard developed for microwavable heat packs

17 April , 2014

TPG fined for stopping emergency calls on unpaid bills

6,000 homes affected; software error blamed

Read More TPG fined for stopping emergency calls on unpaid bills

17 April , 2014

Australia’s vital community services face funding uncertainty crisis

ACOSS reports that only 13 per cent of NFP organisations have funding arrangements

Read More Australia’s vital community services face funding uncertainty crisis

16 April , 2014

KitchenAid distributor undertakes not to induce retailers on price

Retailers provided with a rebate if they priced appliances at a given amount

Read More KitchenAid distributor undertakes not to induce retailers on price

16 April , 2014

Muesli maker gets on board with voluntary health star scheme

CHOICE says Monster Health Food Co’s decision is a real win for consumers

Read More Muesli maker gets on board with voluntary health star scheme

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