Communications
Beating digital price discrimination
CHOICE says consumers can get around ‘geo-blocks’ to beat international price discrimination.
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Putting problems on the map
New report from the UK explores using mapping software to empower consumers
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8 million up – how’s the Do Not Call register for you?
8 million numbers protected; but 8 million front doors are fair game!
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Online education: can we bridge the digital divide?
Will the future of online learning increase the digital divide, or help bridge the gap?
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High handset unlocking fees make it hard to avoid global roaming bill shock
ACCAN tis on how to minimise the costs of global roaming.
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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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Campaign for equal access to ABC TV
Australian blindness and consumer organisations have launched a national campaign to promote the importance of audio description.
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Five ways to avoid data overuse and bill shock from new 4G phones
ACMA provides consumers looking at buy new 4G devices such as the i-phone 5 tips on how to avoid charges.
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Don’t Knock – It’s the Law!
Financial Counselling Australia congratulates the ACCC on a significant win for consumers.
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Court decision a ringing endorsement of the Do Not Knock sticker
Federal court finds salespeople who ignore visible Do Not Knock stickers are breaking the law.
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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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