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Banks have answered the call by customers in financial difficulty, but more will need to be done before 1 July 2019 to be ready for the ABA’s new and enhanced Code Australian banks have financial difficulty programs that, for the most part, meet the requirements under the 2013 Code of Banking Practice, according to inquiry…
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Consumers International welcomes the G20’s continued recognition of the importance of consumer trust in securing the future growth of the digital economy and their support for developing effective online consumer protection and empowerment with a particular emphasis on disadvantaged and vulnerable consumers including children. The work of the G20 helps to raise awareness of new…
Read More Consumers International response to G20 digital ministers statement
A group of like-minded advocacy groups have come together to end the data drought by forming the Regional, Rural and Remote Communications Coalition to champion better communications services for consumers and small businesses living in rural, remote or regional areas. The Coalition includes the Australian Communications Consumer Action Network (ACCAN), the National Farmers’ Federation (NFF), the…
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Standards Australia in conjunction with the Department of Finance, Australian Communications Consumer Action Network (ACCAN) and other stakeholders, are pleased to announce Australia will be adopting an internationally aligned standard for ICT accessibility in procurement. Standards Australia CEO, Dr Bronwyn Evans, said that the new Australian Standard is to be used as guidance…
Read More Standards Australia and Department of Finance combine to provide greater access to technology for Australians living with a disability.
Pensioners association calls on govt to increase availability
Read More Elderly in NSW waiting up to 24 months for home care packages
Competition rewards accessibility in mainstream, gaming and kid’s apps.
Read More ACCAN announces winners of the 2015 Apps For All Challenge
Entries for mainstream and specialty apps close 15 June
Read More Apps For All Challenge opens to reward developers designing for accessibility
Decision allows PIAC and others to focus on helping Australia’s most disadvantaged
Read More Reinstatement of community legal funding welcomed by advocacy body
Case between blind litigant and supermarket giant settled with “positive outcome”
Read More Coles agrees to make online shopping site more accessible
Resource contains tips, links to organisations and hardship policies from major providers
Read More ACCAN launches hardship portal to assist telco customers in tough times
PIAC says case is comparable to wheel-chair access at a physical supermarket
Read More Court case launched against Coles on website disability discrimination claims
ACCAN award to raise awareness of the need for smartphone accessibility
Read More Apps For All challenge winners announced
