Australian consumer news weekly round up
Consumer news stories that caught our eye this week
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Everyday Consumer
ACCC takes action against Informed Sources and petrol retailers for price information sharing
Australia’s competition regulator intervene’s over alleged petrol price collusion between Australia’s big petrol retailers
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How your shopping choices will help Coles and Woolworths take on the banks
Supermarkets are gathering information on Australians’ financial situations and lifestyles as they prepare to take on the big four banks
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Maggie Beer Products acknowledges labelling likely to be misleading
Food icon Maggie Beer has agreed her company misled consumers, following an investigation by the consumer watchdog
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ASIC acts to ensure better disclosure by ALDI of credit card and contactless payment surcharges
The corporate regulator has criticised supermarket chain Aldi, for not adequately advising customers of its credit card surcharges
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ACCC proposes to re-authorise Queensland liquor accord framework
The Queensland Government’s pro-forma liquor accord includes measures such as a ban on extreme discounts and promotions that encourage rapid or excessive drinking.
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ACCC takes action against Bet365 online betting agency for alleged misleading ‘Free’ and ‘Bonus’ offers
Online gambling giant has been accused of misleading punters with offers of ‘free bets’
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ACCC institutes proceedings against OmniBlend Australia
Two major distributors of kitchen blenders accused of attempting to enter into an agreement to fix prices
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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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ACCC launches Scam Disruption Project
A bid to stop Australians falling victim to dating scams
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Consumer report reveals cost-of-living squeeze
CHOICE says 46% of Australians have cut-back essentials
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CHF on the Trans-Pacific Partnership Agreement negotiations
CHF discusses concerns for the Trans-Pacific Partnership Agreement and the impact of these arrangements on Australian consumers
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