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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Container deposit legislation on the cards
CFA member Total Environment Centre has welcomed recent State and Commonwealth government signals in support of container deposit legislation.
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Qantas takes $100m extra in surcharges – CHOICE
CHOICE estimates Qantas collects at least $204 million in payment surcharges yearly.
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New standards could make you choose between the chicken and egg
Proposed new accreditation standards for free-range eggs aim to drastically increase the density of laying birds, but guidance for consumers remains unaddressed.
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Payday lender’s advertising potentially misleading or in breach of consumer credit laws
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A Money3 advertisement boasting that no loan application will be refused has raised the ire of Consumer Action which has asked the ASIC to investigate.
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CFA welcomes Delia Rickard as ACCC Deputy Chair
Long time consumer policy advocate Delia Rickard has been nominated to become a Deputy Chairperson of the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC).
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Consumer participation in standards making – COPOLCO
The COPOLCO Mirror Committee takes Australian positions to the International Organisation for Standardisation’s consumer policy committee.
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ACCC investigates information sharing arrangements in petrol industry
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The ACCC has commenced a formal investigation into price information sharing arrangements in the retail petrol industry.
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Linked credit case could cast doubt on more NAB student loans
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The Consumer Action Law Centre has lodged a complaint with the Financial Ombudsman Service against the NAB and is seeking to have its client’s NAB student loan terminated.
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ASIC updates guidance for investing in mortgage schemes
ASIC has released revised disclosure benchmarks and separate disclosure principles for unlisted mortgage schemes to improve awareness of the investment risks.
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