Telstra Breaches Consumer Privacy – But No Fine
ACMA found that Telstra violated consumer protections but can’t impose a sanction because of a weak TCP code.
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Improved sunscreen standard
The revised sunscreen standard will ensure a much better sunscreen product is on the shelves.
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Could peer-to-peer lending challenge banks?
Peer-to-peer lending has the potential to replace banking, but the concept faces a number of challenges.
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An End to Misleading Fuel Prices?
The government has called on the ACCC to stamp out misleading fuel price advertising.
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Consumers International reconfirms commitment to product standards
Consumer groups across the world restate their commitment to work on standards for consumer goods and services
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Consumer survey: ’embedded networks’
Little is known of consumer experience where electricity is bought in bulk and then on-sold to residents.
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New code makes it easier to change bank
ASIC releases new guidelines which make it easier to swicth banks.
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Big changes for consumers on 1 July
CHOICE’s guide to understanding new financial reforms: credit cards, health insurance, bank switching and more.
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Nanotechnology – consumers and standards
Standards play an important role in ensuring the potential of nanotechnology is realised safely.
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Credit Enhancements Bill a ‘win’ for payday lenders
Consumer advocates lament the lost opportunity to protect vulnerable Australians from exploitative loans.
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New Type of Financial Services Licence
The new financial services licence will see up to 10,000 more licensed advisors.
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Credit limit regulations so soft they’re almost redundant
Regulations to limit the harm caused by unsolicited credit limit increase offers have been watered down.
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