Financial Exclusion in Australia Increases
New report by the Centre for Social Impact finds nearly 3 million Australians are excluded from financial services.
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ATM competition – what about some?
The Government and RBA have taken action on access to ATMs in remote Indigenous communities, but issues still remain around competition and transparency.
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Australians fed up with door-to-door sales urged to sign new petition
CFA member Consumer Action Law Centre is campaigning to end intrusive and high pressure door-to-door marketing of energy services. Please support them by signing the petition
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Victorian Taxi Industry Inquiry release Draft Report
The Victorian Taxi Industry Inquiry has called for sweeping reforms of the taxi and hire car industries.
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Consumers reject egg corp’s free-range farce
A new survey by CHOICE has revealed less than 1% of respondents think the egg industry’s proposed free-range egg standard meets their expectations of what free range means.
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ATSI ‘Do Not Knock’ sticker targets shonky selling
A new front in the Do Not Knock campaign aimed at reducing harmful door-to-door sales practices in Indigenous communities has been launched.
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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
Peter Kell
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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