Productivity Commision invites submissions on access to justice report
Complexity, speed and expense named out as problems with current arrangements
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ACCC to strengthen energy door-to-door sales code
Provisions for accountability to encompass retailers as well as sales agents
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New fund to protect Vic consumers from dodgy builders
CALC hopes for consultation during draft period
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NSW acts on excessive taxi surcharges
Australians spending $800 million annually on card processing fees
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New hand hygiene standard to prevent infection
CFA representatives play a role in lowering health care associate infections
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Consumers reject TPP dealings – once they know about it
Think tank warns against considering serious impacts as “hypothetical” scenarios
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Coles in hot water over milk videos
Supermarket giant gives enforceable undertaking to ACCC over false representations
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Small amount lender pays $30K penalty for misleading online advertisements
ASIC concerned with lack of awareness of responsible lending laws
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Airport profits take off while quality of service remains grounded
Sydney Airport keeps lowest service rating, Brisbane on top
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Don’t worry, this is how it’s done: How at risk consumers are coerced into signing up for bad loans
Consumer groups team up to protest against $120 bankruptcy charge
Fee described as “a bridge too far” for people in financial distress
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Qld Consumer Association calls for all power retailers to abandon exit fees
Advocacy group says that fees deter consumers from switching and reduce competition
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