Women leaders inspire consumer movement
Consumers International recognises influential women fighting for consumer rights
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Medicines Australia Code of Conduct approved, with a catch
CHF calls for stronger transparency requirements
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First research out on how the NBN affects hooked-up households
ACCAN: Customers value fast speed and quality of connection
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Reducing peak demand: targets are good practice
Glen Wright discusses the alternative to investing in infrastructure
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ACCC sets 2013 consumer protection priorities
Priorities areas include online, telcos, energy, guarantees, unfair contracts and credence claims
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ACCAN welcomes moves by Telstra on silent line fee exemption
Win for those who are under protection or at risk of violence.
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Financial Counsellors Celebrate Professional Milestone
Restrictions on term “financial counsellor” will benefit clients
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EWON finds consumers paying thousands in avoidable fees
Avoid fees for ‘credit repair agents’ by contacting free Ombudsman services
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New standard addresses e-waste crisis
Standard will divert e-waste from landfill and increase recovery for use in new products
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Minister warns parents on education software
Victorian Consumer Affairs Minister warns multicultural communities about high-pressure sales
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ASIC guidance on new responsible lending laws
Regulator signals tougher responses to deliberate breaches of the National Consumer Credit Protection Act 2009.
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AGL announces plans to stop door-to-door selling
Another win for Consumer Action’s ‘Do-Not-Knock’ campaign
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