Consumers lose as Google triumphs over ACCC in High Court
Charis Palmer assesses High Court result in misleading advertising case
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ACCC sues Visa over currency conversion services
Visa is accused of harming consumers by limiting competition
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New rules aim to limit energy price rises
Energy regulator says rules aim to increase efficiency and cap prices for network businesses
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Consumer advocates demand better drug company transparency
Financial ties between drug companies and doctors risk consumer outcomes
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Remote Indigenous consumers saved from high ATM fees
ACCC gives OK for bank plan for 76 remote ATMs to be made fee-free.
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ACCC consumer guide on country of origin
How to decode the various claims: Made in Australia, Product of Australia and Grown in Australia
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ACCC rejects Egg Corp’s free range farce
CHOICE calls for official national free-range standard
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International Product Safety Week highlights online buying risks
A global recalls portal can help you identify dangerous products.
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Energy debate must address true drivers of electricity price increases
Consumer Action has welcomed ACCC Chairman Rod Sims warning not to let side-issues impact debate.
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Standards Australia: Consumer Standing Forum update
The forum considered standards issues on free range eggs, food labelling and consumer standards issues.
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National Identity Fraud Awareness Week
National Identity Fraud Awareness Week launches today.
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$1 million in penalties for door-to-door sales
First case to be brought under the Unsolicited Consumer Agreement provisions of the Australian Consumer Law.
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