Junk merchants fleecing millions from unknowing Australians
Report says add-on insurance products for cars provide little value for consumers
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Pensioners accuse govt of ignoring report into aged care complaints
CPSA concerned at assault and compliance statistics
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Uncle Tobys fined $32,000 for puffing up protein content of oats
ACCC also took aim at ‘superfood’ claim
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Disconnection numbers point to households struggling with energy affordability
While number of disconnections has dropped, overall figures remain too high
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Federal Court finds Chrisco’s lay-by agreements contained unfair contract term
ACCC alerted to dodgy contract by CFA member ICAN
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Consumer group stresses that basic foods, not just fresh food are currently exempt from GST
Current debate referencing fresh food ignores non-taxed everyday items such as breakfast cereals and infant formula
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ACCC reports spike in scammers imitating Centrelink officers
Watchdog warns consumers against giving personal details when receiving calls
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CFA presents Consumer Experts Roundtable in preparation for 2016 Consumer Law review
Discounted tickets available for CFA members ahead of 30 November event
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Court imposes penalty for false or misleading claims by Homeopathy Plus
Blog posts about effectiveness of whopping cough vaccine under fire
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Elderly in NSW waiting up to 24 months for home care packages
Pensioners association calls on govt to increase availability
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Qld consumer group calls for power retailers to slash late payment charges
QCA says penalties are out of proportion to cost to the company
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Samsung spin on washing machine recall given a Shonky Award
Annual awards put spotlight on dodgy goods, services and marketing claims
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