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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ASICs’ Money Health Check tools
Is your money healthy? ASIC have launched a new tool to help you with a check up.
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Why automating the PBS safety net will be good for everyone
Anna Kemp explores how automating the PBS will assist all consumers in gaining from the scheme.
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Cut to single parent payment may be a false economy
Around 100,000 single parent households face the prospect of increased financial stress next year.
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Consumers not confident in their energy supplier choices
… and electricity providers perform just as poorly as the big four banks for customer satisfaction.
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High handset unlocking fees make it hard to avoid global roaming bill shock
ACCAN tis on how to minimise the costs of global roaming.
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Consumer groups fear small debts could lead to big problems for Australian consumers
Consumer advocate groups are urging the Government to reconsider credit reporting reforms to prevent life changing mistakes.
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