Dozo car sales ordered to pay $2,150 after breaching consumer guarantees
CALC says case illustrates the need for ongoing community legal funding
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EnergyAustralia fined $1.2 million for unlawful sales tactics
Fifth energy retailer to be brought to court by ACCC since 2012
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New fund to protect Vic consumers from dodgy builders
CALC hopes for consultation during draft period
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Coles in hot water over milk videos
Supermarket giant gives enforceable undertaking to ACCC over false representations
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Small amount lender pays $30K penalty for misleading online advertisements
ASIC concerned with lack of awareness of responsible lending laws
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Qld Consumer Association calls for all power retailers to abandon exit fees
Advocacy group says that fees deter consumers from switching and reduce competition
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Online scammers attempt to take advantage of Flight MH370
ACCC warns of fake websites using the promise of “news” on the missing flight to attack personal computers
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Shopping advice to help Aboriginal consumers buy smart
Consumer Affairs Victoria launches booklet to inform Indigenous communities of rights and responsibilities
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What are a consumer’s rights to refunds for cancelled performances?
CHOICE investigates in the wake of The Rolling Stones’ cancelled appearances in Australia
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ACCC renews focus on e-technologies at National Consumer Congress
Congress theme of ‘consumer rights in the digital age’ takes into account commoditisation of consumer data
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Standards Australia produces guidelines on emergency planning
CFA rep provides consumer viewpoint on technical committee
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Medion provides undertaking for ‘unlimited’ telco claims in ALDI stores
ACCC reaffirms focus on telecommunications for this year
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