Indigenous taskforce to challenge consumer ripoffs
Telemarketers, door-to-door traders and dodgy telcos cause severe detriment
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Communications
Optus lifts lid on mobile fee ‘drug’ addiction
‘That’s just wrong’ admits Optus. “Give us hard caps” says ACCAN
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TV captions should be readable, accurate and comprehensive
ACCAN welcomes new standard released by ACMA
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“Big data” creates both opportunities and risks for consumers
ACCAN comments on the Australian government’s big data strategy
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Consumers rate food, energy and security online as biggest concerns
CFA survey attracts nearly 600 engaged consumers
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Telstra revenue more important than your privacy
ACCAN disappointed Senate preferred Telstra’s interests to ALRC and community views
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ACCAN calls for ban on Telstra charging for privacy
Commercial interests shouldn’t trump people’s right to privacy
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Online ‘No Contact Form’ the latest tool to stop door-to-door energy sales
New weapon in the fight against pesky and persistent door-to-door energy salespeople
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New coalition to TPP negotiators: This is what a Fair Deal looks like
The Australian Digital Alliance asks for a fair deal
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ASIC asked to investigate Radio Rentals and its ‘rent try $1 buy’ offer
Radio Rentals advertising may not match the fine print
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ASIC helps teens become mobile phone savvy
Tips kids need to know to avoid costly mistakes
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Roaming ‘bill shock’ alerts welcome, but also consider alternatives
ACCAN CEO Teresa Corbin comments on Telstra’s overseas SMS initiative
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