New superannuation centre to boost consumer advocacy
CFA welcomes an innovative funding model that ensure the new Centre can advocate fearlessly.
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“I wish I’d known sooner” say those in financial hardship
FCA welcomes Salvation Army’s report on the important benefits of free Financial Counselling .
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An electrifying inquiry could bring power sector to account
RMIT’s Alan Pears says the key contributors to increasing electricity bills are the policy makers!
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How to improve dispute schemes where debt recovery has commenced
An ASIC review has found areas for improvement for EDR schemes, licensees and consumer advisers.
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Consumer law a priority in national legal needs survey
Largest survey ever finds consumer problems affect one in five Australians.
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CHOICE welcomes PC report into electricity networks
CHOICE says it’s time to Take the Power Back for electricity consumers.
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Putting problems on the map
New report from the UK explores using mapping software to empower consumers
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Financial Stress Study
Australians under financial stress benefit from being able to access financial counselling.
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8 million up – how’s the Do Not Call register for you?
8 million numbers protected; but 8 million front doors are fair game!
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Online education: can we bridge the digital divide?
Will the future of online learning increase the digital divide, or help bridge the gap?
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Standards Australia: Consumer Standing Forum update
The forum considered standards issues on free range eggs, food labelling and consumer standards issues.
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Why does Australia allow unsafe medication to stay on the market?
CHF raises concerns on potentially dangerous medicines still on Aussie shelves.
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