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9 March , 2021

Car manufacturers complete 99.9 per cent of Takata airbag recall

Car manufacturers have successfully recalled 99.9 per cent of the more than 3 million vehicles affected by deadly Takata airbags which are subject to a compulsory recall. This is an ACCC media release, originally published on the 5th March, 2021. “We’re pleased to have such a high completion rate in what has been the biggest vehicle recall…

24 February , 2021

ACCC 2021 Compliance and Enforcement Priorities Announced

In his annual address to Committee for Economic Development Australia (CEDA), ACCC Chair Rod Sims announced the ACCC’s compliance and enforcement priorities for 2021. This annual review of ACCC priorities for the next 12 months has become a vital component of the ACCC’s strategic approach to compliance and enforcement work and its delivery, as well…

12 February , 2021

Romance baiting scams on the rise

Australians reported a record-breaking $37 million lost to Scamwatch last year for dating and romance scams. Total losses are expected to be much higher and scammers are now using dating apps to lure victims into investment scams. This is an ACCC Media Release. This new technique, called romance baiting, involves scammers meeting people on dating…

2 February , 2021

Stronger penalties demand energy businesses prioritise compliance with the law

New and stronger penalties introduced under the national energy laws will provide a greater incentive for businesses to comply with laws designed to protect Australian electricity and gas consumers. This is an Australian Energy Regulator News Release The Australian Energy Regulator (AER) Chair Clare Savage said, “Consumers expect energy companies to play by the rules…

18 January , 2021

Fair Trading welcomes new button battery mandatory standards

New mandatory safety and information standards around the supply of button batteries and consumer goods containing them came into effect on 22 December 2020. This is an Office of Fair Trading Qld Media Release Fair Trading Executive Director Brian Bauer said these new mandatory safety and information standards are overdue as too many children are…

22 December , 2020

Mandatory improvement to button battery safety to save lives

The Morrison Government is delivering on its commitment to improve the safety of button batteries with the introduction of new mandatory safety and information standards to help protect Australian children. This is a media release by the Hon Michael Sukkar MP In Australia three children have died from injuries sustained as a result of swallowing…

21 December , 2020

ABA report confirms credit card funded gambling doesn’t have community support

A new report by the Australian Banking Association (ABA) shows it’s time to immediately ban the use of credit cards for gambling. This is a Financial Counselling Australia Media Release The ABA has released the results of its consultation process about the use of credit cards for gambling. A survey conducted to inform the report…

21 December , 2020

Public warning: Avoid dodgy furniture removalist – My Moovers

The Office of Fair Trading (OFT) has issued a public warning to consumers to avoid using a Melbourne-based furniture removalist who operates nationally. This is an OFT Media Release 18 December 2020. Consumers should avoid engaging Ajanvi Pty Ltd, trading as My Moovers and Saka Qld Pty Ltd trading as My Moovers Qld and the…

16 December , 2020

“Nothing more than marketing schemes”: CHOICE on ASIC’s review of school marketing programs

Corporate regulator slams banks’ school marketing schemes as CHOICE calls on State and Territory Education Ministers to ditch Dollarmites. This is a CHOICE Media Release “CHOICE welcomes ASIC’s comprehensive review into school banking programs. This is the first time ever in over a century that these school-based marketing schemes have been reviewed,” says CHOICE CEO…

14 December , 2020

“Failed to protect consumers”: CHOICE on ASIC’s timeshare regulations

Consumer advocate CHOICE has released a statement in response to ASIC’s updated regulatory guide on time-sharing schemes, stating that ASIC has failed to clean up the harmful timeshare industry. The following is a CHOICE media release. “ASIC’s new rules for timeshare schemes have failed to protect consumers. ASIC has taken years to assess the regulations…

9 December , 2020

Victoria’s energy reforms positive but enforcement needed: Consumer Action

Victoria has taken the lead among Australian states in recent years with significant reforms designed to protect Victorians from being ripped off by energy retailers and ensure people receive appropriate hardship assistance. There has been some success, but too many people are still falling through the gaps. This is a Consumer Action Media Release That’s…

2 December , 2020

Congratulations to CFA representatives appointed to an international mentorship program involving Zimbabwe, Botswana, Malawi, Zambia and the Seychelles

ISO/COPOLCO Capacity building mentorship program has appointed 10 mentors to work with representatives from 11 countries in Africa, the four appointed from Australia are all CFA Standards Representatives – John Henry working with participants in Malawi and Botswana, John Furbank with participants in the Seychelles, Antonio Bonacruz with participants in Zimbabwe and Heather Grain with participants in Zambia. The program aims to attain concrete standards-related consumer protection objectives and…