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The Federal Government has released its evaluation of Country of Origin Labelling for Food reforms. The evaluation began 2 years after the reforms came into full effect in 2018 and took 12 months. The evaluation: found that the Country of Origin Labelling for Food reforms were well implemented, effective and met its objectives, and recommended…
Read More Country of Origin Labelling for Food evaluation released
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Australians who face devastating property losses following natural disasters such as the recent floods confront further hardship when trying to claim on their insurance because of confusing terms and conditions and fine print limitations in their policies. This is a media release from Financial Rights Legal Centre. It was originally published on 10th March, 2022. A new report…
Read More Confusing insurance definitions for extreme weather events must be standardised
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More and more everyday objects are connecting to the internet and while these “smart” devices offer benefits to consumers, they come with cyber risks when not developed and maintained with security in mind and often lack the security capabilities of traditional computer products. There is growing concern about the rising threats stemming from insecure consumer IoT devices.…
Read More Can my watch, TV or other Internet of Things device be a cyber risk?
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In a world designed by men, men’s participation in standardisation is twice as high as women’s. Many standards for products and services do not adequately address how women and men may be affected differently, and yet women influence between 64%-85% of all buying decisions globally. The use of standards and technical regulations are powerful tools to attain UN Sustainable Development…
Read More Why do we need more women on standards committees? (International Women’s Day 8 March)
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The release of the 2021 Regional Telecommunications Review holds promise for better connectivity for regional, rural and remote Australians, according to the Australian Communications Consumer Action Network (ACCAN). This is a media release from the Australian Communications Consumer Action Network (ACCAN). It was originally published on 15th February, 2022. The Regional Telecommunications Review is a tri-annual process which plays…
Read More ACCAN Welcomes 2021 Regional Telecommunications Review Findings
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Super Consumers Australia says the Covenant will bring a much-needed focus to how super funds can support Australians manage their income in retirement. Now, attention needs to shift to how best to support people through the complex retirement planning process. This is a media release from Super Consumers Australia. It was originally published on 10th February, 2022.…
Read More Super Consumers Australia welcomes Retirement Income Covenant
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Scamwatch is urging people to watch out for dating and romance scams after Australians reported losing a record $56 million last year, an increase of 44 per cent. This is a media release from the Australian Competition & Consumer Commission (ACCC). It was originally published on 14th February, 2022. Over 3,400 reports were received about dating and romance…
Read More Learn how to spot a romance scammer this Valentine’s Day
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Financial counsellors applaud the Australian Communications and Media Authority (ACMA) for imposing the largest penalty ever given a fine of $2.5 million on Sportsbet. This is a media release from Financial Counselling Australia. It was originally published on 10th February, 2022. The betting company will also refund customers $1.2 million after an extensive ACMA investigation found it had…
Read More FCA welcomes tough stance by ACMA on unlawful spamming by Sportsbet
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The Telecommunications Industry Ombudsman’s Quarter Two Complaints Report shows phone and internet complaints declined for the fifth consecutive period. This is a media release from the Telecommunications Industry Ombudsman. It was originally published on 9th February, 2022. Residential consumers and small businesses made 18,386 complaints, a decrease of 14.2 per cent compared to the previous quarter, and 39.7…
Read More Phone and internet complaints decline for fifth consecutive period
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Following CHOICE’s 2020 investigation into Tinder’s discriminatory pricing practices in Australia, new research by Consumers International and the Mozilla Foundation has found that Tinder Plus users in several other countries are being unknowingly charged more based on their personal information. This is a media release from CHOICE. It was originally published on 9th February, 2022. The research found that Tinder…
Read More New research finds Tinder Plus price discrimination is a worldwide issue: CHOICE releases open “love letter” asking Tinder Australia to stop unethical data use
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The Morrison Government has finalised the design of the reinsurance pool for cyclone and related flood damage, following consultation on the draft legislation. This is a media release from The Hon. Josh Frydenberg MP, Treasurer of the Commonwealth of Australia & The Hon. Scott Morrison MP, Prime Minister & The Hon. David Littleproud MP, Minister for Agriculture…
Read More Morrison Government to deliver reduced premiums through reinsurance pool
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Quality financial advice can improve financial security, give greater peace of mind and the freedom to pursue lifestyle goals. Super Consumers Australia has used this year’s Budget submission to call for the Government to investigate solutions to guarantee trusted guidance so all Australians can achieve these same goals. This is a media release from Super Consumers Australia. It…
Read More A guidance guarantee for all: Super Consumers Australia calls for improvements to retirement guidance
