ACCC signals tougher penalties in presentation of new priorities
Cartels, unfair groceries and online market place in the sights of competition watchdog
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Consumer protection
CHOICE says car hire insurance a rental rort
Consumers far better off covering excess with domestic travel insurance
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ACCC launches two short films for Indigenous consumers
Films part of a wider strategy to increase understanding of consumer rights in remote communities
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Bill shock complaints falling into place
ACMA congratulates Optus on reduced TIO complaints over two consecutive years
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ACMA warns iiNet and Dodo about direct debit breaches
ACMA found that both Dodo and iiNet did not comply with a customer’s authorisation regarding direct debit on multiple occasions
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Melbourne’s suburbs hit with roofing racket
Melbournians are urged to watch out for travelling con men offering cheap roof restoration and repairs
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People Power: ‘Your Rights Mob’ Facebook page for Indigenous consumers
Indiginous consumers are being encouraged to stand up for their rights, with the ACCC launching a campaign to empower the sector
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Protecting consumers in a new era of digital enterprise
Consumer protection faces dramatic change thanks to the fast-growing collaborative economy, argues CI Director General Amanda Long.
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