CHOICE busts myths surrounding GST debate
Rush to remove GST ‘loophole’ for online purchases risks cost-of-living pain
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Everyday Consumer
ACCC takes action against Chrisco Hampers over lay-by agreements
Company made false representations to consumers that lay-by could not be cancelled after final payment
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Telstra pays $102,000 penalty following ACCC infringement notice for iPhone 6 ad
Monthly price in advertisement neglected $11 surcharge
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CHOICE consumer survey reveals growing economic gloom
32% of Australians now think economy is poor
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ACCC takes action against second ‘free range’ egg claim in a week
Darling Downs joins Ecoeggs in making false representations on hen living conditions
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NSW consumer groups call on Energy Regulator to ensure prices head down
Public Interest Advocacy Centre heads charge to balance pressure from electricity networks
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CHOICE celebrates five years of simpler grocery pricing
In one example, shoppers save 183% by using unit prices
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Queensland consumers issue call for supermarkets to “clean-up” grocery pricing
Improved unit pricing could benefit shoppers by hundreds of millions of dollars a year
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Major parties urged to commit to helping vulnerable seniors before Vic election
CALC seeks reform of the retirement accommodation industry
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ACCC takes action against EnergyAustralia and telemarketer for deceptive conduct while selling energy plans
Consumers signed up to contracts despite only saying yes to more information
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Pensioners welcome action against funeral giant for misleading conduct
InvoCare changed contracts to force prior signups to purchase extra services
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ACCAN calls real time data usage alerts a win for consumers
Instant warnings mean users won’t accidentally max out data while waiting for alerts
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