New rules aim to limit energy price rises
Energy regulator says rules aim to increase efficiency and cap prices for network businesses
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Everyday Consumer
Consumer advocates demand better drug company transparency
Financial ties between drug companies and doctors risk consumer outcomes
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CHOICE exposes unsafe toys for children
Two thirds of 23 toys tested fail Australian standards
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Junk food marketing regulations fail to protect children
‘Exposing the Charade’ report reveals serious flaws in self-regulation
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Remote Indigenous consumers saved from high ATM fees
ACCC gives OK for bank plan for 76 remote ATMs to be made fee-free.
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ACCC consumer guide on country of origin
How to decode the various claims: Made in Australia, Product of Australia and Grown in Australia
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Energy White Paper a significant improvement on draft
But benefits of price deregulation oversold.
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CHOICE says don’t leave travellers high and dry
Ministers must keep commitment to travel industry protection.
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NSW Minister uses ACL powers to follow up on Shonky
Roberts targets four shonky products for enforcement action
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‘We Buy Houses’ puts consumers at risk
Consumer Action says rent to buy schemes may end up hurting both the buyer and seller
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ACCC rejects Egg Corp’s free range farce
CHOICE calls for official national free-range standard
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Reforms ahead for Australia’s broken electricity sector
Senate moves to ease electricity price burden, but is it decisive?
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