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23 February , 2012 0 comments on "ACCC enforcement priorities include vulnerable consumers"

ACCC enforcement priorities include vulnerable consumers

Rod Sims ACCC Chair Rod Sims ACCC Chair

Chairman Rod Sims gave prominence to protecting vulnerable consumers in his outline of the ACCC’s enforcement priorities.

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22 February , 2012 0 comments on "Campaign calls on consumers to switch and save"

Campaign calls on consumers to switch and save

CHOICE launches ‘Move Your Money’, a new campaign aimed at helping thousands of Australians look beyond the ‘big four’ banks to save money and drive competition.

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22 February , 2012 0 comments on "ASIC publishes approach to enforcement"

ASIC publishes approach to enforcement

The Australian Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC) has released a statement of its approach to enforcement and other policy documents discussing how it undertakes investigations and enforcement activity.

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21 February , 2012 0 comments on "ACTA a threat to freedom of the Internet?"

ACTA a threat to freedom of the Internet?

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Access Now’s suggests that the secretly negotiated ACTA Treaty “will destroy the openness of the internet and threatens free speech online by forcing websites and ISPs to watch and track our every move”.

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21 February , 2012 0 comments on "ACCAN 2012 Grants Scheme now open"

ACCAN 2012 Grants Scheme now open

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The Grants Scheme is a way for ACCAN to support community projects that create versatile resources for consumers and build a strong evidence base for communications consumer advocacy. There is scope for a wide variety of projects by community organisations, small businesses, researchers and individuals.

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17 February , 2012 0 comments on "ASIC releases guidance on advertising financial products"

ASIC releases guidance on advertising financial products

Peter Kell Peter Kell

ASIC has released guidance to help promoters comply with their legal obligations when advertising financial products and services.

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16 February , 2012 0 comments on "The consumer experience of door to door energy sales in Victoria"

The consumer experience of door to door energy sales in Victoria

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A paper released by the Consumer Utilities Advocacy Centre (CUAC) examines Victorian consumers’ experiences of door-to-door energy sales in Victoria, and outlines CUAC’s policy positions on door-to-door sales.

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16 February , 2012 0 comments on "Regional Telecommunications Review 2011-2012"

Regional Telecommunications Review 2011-2012

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CFA member ACCAN’s submission to the 2011–12 Regional Telecommunications Review was based on extensive consultations with member organisations and wider stakeholders. This interview with Robin Eckerman from the Review Committee explains the aims of the review.

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14 February , 2012 0 comments on "ACCC launches guidelines to help dating websites protect consumers from scams"

ACCC launches guidelines to help dating websites protect consumers from scams

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The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission has launched guidelines to support efforts by dating and romance websites to combat scammers.

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13 February , 2012 0 comments on "Knock, knock. Who’s there?"

Knock, knock. Who’s there?

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Buying door-to-door? Door-to-door sales can be a great, convenient way to buy goods and services without leaving your home. Under the Australian Consumer Law, which came into effect on 1 January 2011, you have specific protections and rights when you buy goods and services at your door.

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9 February , 2012 0 comments on "ASIC warns against investment in retail debt market"

ASIC warns against investment in retail debt market

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ASIC today announced measures to help ensure issuers of debt products such as debentures and notes provide investors and financial consumers with the information they need to make informed decisions about investing in these products. These products can be risky.

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8 February , 2012 0 comments on "ACCAN rejects draft Telecommunications Code"

ACCAN rejects draft Telecommunications Code

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Peak consumer group ACCAN says it cannot support the revised Telecommunications Consumer Protection (TCP) Code that was submitted to the Australian Communications & Media Authority (ACMA) for registration.

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