Building commission corruption endangers public
Ombudsman reveals funds wasted and safety jeopardized
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Everyday Consumer
Campaign for better grocery unit pricing
The joint CHOICE and QCA campaign on unit pricing seeks consumer feedback
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Bumpy ride for Melbourne’s myki as complaints jump
Myki complaints are half of 93% increase in work for Ombudsman
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The PM’s electricity plan: it’s a Band-Aid not a cure
Lynee Chester argues the PMs electricity plan is a temporary fix that wont drive down prices
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Snapshop of smart phone and Internet trends
Mobile phone and internet use shape the way we communicate more than ever
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Should consumers know when their privacy is breached?
ACCAN and OAIC support data breach notifications to consumers
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Gillard’s energy sector changes: thumbs up and down?
Friday’s COAG meeting a “once in a decade chance” at energy reform
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Looks like a bank, talks like a bank, but actually …
Better regulation of unsupervised finance and debenture companies needed
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Customer v taxis: three strikes and out?
Taxi self regulation aims to stave off government action.
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Building Authority can fix fundamental consumer flaws
New Victorian body to overhaul building industry consumer protection
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Don’t punish consumers for GST collection problems
Changes to import threshholds need stronger business case: CHOICE
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Lenders gain access to more private information
More accurate credit reports, better lending decisions or a chance to push more credit?
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