Looks like a bank, talks like a bank, but actually …
Better regulation of unsupervised finance and debenture companies needed
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Building Authority can fix fundamental consumer flaws
New Victorian body to overhaul building industry consumer protection
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Lenders gain access to more private information
More accurate credit reports, better lending decisions or a chance to push more credit?
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Consumers in the dark on fixed term electricity contracts
Retail Code allows unfair price rises inside contract term
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New consumer report makes recommendations on energy reform
Consumer Action report shows energy market has failed to deliver
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Frenzied Christmas shopping can lead to a debt filled new year
MoneyHelp reminds consumers to shop with care to avoid unwanted debt
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Consumer groups fear small debts could lead to big problems for Australian consumers
Consumer advocate groups are urging the Government to reconsider credit reporting reforms to prevent life changing mistakes.
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House of Reps committee rejects ‘Do Not Knock’ Bill
Proponents not satisfied. We recommend using Do Not Knock stickers for now!
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Consumer Action welcomes ruling on bank penalty fees
Court finds a number of different bank fees are capable of being considered unlawful penalties.
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Consumer Credit Bill offers mixed bag for consumers
Changes to legislation fail to recognise the need to better regulate short-term creditors.
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Explore all your options before buying education software
CALC regularly receives complaints about the in home sale of very expensive educational software.
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Time to build new consumer protections from the bottom up
The consumer protection framework in the domestic building industry needs a complete overhaul according to CALC.
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