ACCC releases updated Carbon Price Claims – Guide
The ACCC has urged businesses to carefully consider claims relating to price increases due to the carbon price.
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CFA Standards Representatives Networking Workshop
A successful workshop was recently held for the CFA Representatives on Standards Australia Technical Committees.
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Child restraints: Revisions in the standard
It was recently reported that almost one in four children are in the wrong car seat – despite changes to road rules.
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ASIC welcomes remote community fee-free ATM transactions
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ASIC has welcomed moves by the banking sector and two independent ATM providers to provide free ATM transactions at 76 ATMs in remote Indigenous communities.
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Changes to remote ATM fees welcomed
FCA welcomes announcement that problems with ATM access in remote Indigenous communities will be addressed, but consumer groups are not happy with the lack of action on other problems with ATM fees.
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Government hits ‘cancel’ on broader ATM benefits – CHOICE
CHOICE says that today’s ATM announcement from the Federal Government is a missed opportunity to make essential banking services fairer for Australian consumers.
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CCMC Update: Chargebacks and direct debit reviews
The CCMC recently completed an inquiry into compliance with clause 20 of the Code, dealing with Chargebacks.
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Punk Jobs ordered to refund $1150 to unhappy job seeker
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The Victorian Civil and Administrative Tribunal (VCAT) has ordered Punk Jobs to repay $1150 to a dissatisfied customer who alleged he was mislead and that Punk Jobs failed to deliver promised services.
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Get MoneySmart this end of financial year
The ASIC personal finance website MoneySmart has launched the Top 5 End of Financial Year Tips.
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Regulatory reform for therapeutic goods
The Government’s response to a series of recent reviews of the regulatory framework for therapeutic goods will deliver some much-needed reform.
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ACCAN making a difference for Australian telecommunications consumers
A review of ACCAN after 2 years operation has found that government funding has increased consumer advocacy in the telecommunications sector. The review made several recommendations for change.
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Double take as group switch controversies strike again
Independent consumer advocate Christopher Zinn looks at the issues raised by consumer groups promoting a “big switch”.
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