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The ACCC is putting the caravan industry on notice that the use of misleading representations in advertising is in breach of the Australian Consumer Law and may result in strong enforcement action being taken against retailers.
Read More ACCC Warns Caravan Industry Over Misleading Representations
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In more battery related news, the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) has issues a Public Service Announcement on the safe use and storage of lithium-ion batteries as part of a larger push to improve safety standards around Li-ion batteries and prevent potentially deadly and highly damaging fires.
Read More ACCC Issues PSA on Lithium-Ion Battery Safety
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The ACCC alleges Tesla failed to conduct the required safety tests before supplying three of its key fob models and two of its illuminated door sill models and failed to provide the mandatory safety warnings on these products as required by the standard.
Read More Tesla Penalised for Alleged Breach of Button Battery Safety Standards
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The Consumer Affairs Victoria Strategic Plan for 2023-26, and regulatory priorities for 2023-24 have been published this week.
Read More Consumer Affairs Victoria Releases New Strategic Plan and Regulatory Priorities
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The ACCC will enforce the new toy safety standard which will make it mandatory for all toys marketed at children under three to adhere to strict design and testing requirements ensuring toys do not contain small parts.
Read More New Mandatory Safety Standards to Protect Children from Choking Hazards
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The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission today published its latest report on consumer product safety and lithium-ion or Li-ion batteries – the type of batteries used in personal electronic devices, renewable energy storage, and e-vehicles. The report, available here in pdf and audio form, is part of the ACCC’s 2022-23 and 2023-234 priority on product…
Read More ACCC Report on Lithium-Ion and Consumer Product Safety Urges a ‘Multi-Faceted Approach’
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The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) yesterday released the second interim report for their 2022-23 inquiry into childcare. Included in the report are draft findings and recommendations on the costs, profitability and viability, policy, and effectiveness of market regulations specific to the Australian childcare sector – with reference to other OECD countries which largely…
Read More Market Forces Fail to Deliver Accessible and Affordable Childcare
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Despite some continued questions from the Banking Code Compliance Committee (BCCC) and consumer groups about the lack of reported breaches, an article on the matter can be found here, the latest BCCC Annual Report does showcase some major improvements that BCCC has made over the last financial year.
Read More Major Improvements Highlighted in BCCC Annual Report
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Original media release from the Hon. Mark Dreyfus KC MP (28/09/2023). The Albanese Government has committed to stronger privacy protections for Australians in its response today to the landmark review of the Privacy Act. Australians increasingly rely on digital technologies for work, education, health care and daily commercial transactions and to connect with loved ones.…
Read More Government to Strengthen Privacy Protections
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From 30 September, energy bills will be easier for consumers to understand as energy retailers comply with the new billing obligations in the Australian Energy Regulator’s (AER) Better Bills Guideline.
Retailers must now include a ‘better offer’ statement on the front page of their bill. This statement must tell the customer if the retailer can offer a better deal, which could include the retailer’s standing offer, and include details of how to switch plans.
Read More Mandatory Better Bills Guideline to Simplify Energy Bills for Consumers
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“Unfortunately, there is currently no mandatory Australian safety standard for bassinets. This means that year after year we continue to see unsafe bassinets make it onto the shelves,” says Kim Gilmour, CHOICE baby product expert.
Read More 40% of Bassinets in Australia Fail Safety Test
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“If systems have let customers down, we expect all financial institutions, especially our banks, to act quickly to reduce consumer harm,”
Read More NAB’s Conduct Ruled Unconscionable – Maximum $2.1 Million Penalty Applied
