Everyday Consumer Archives - Page 99 of 106 - Consumers' Federation of Australia

12 July , 2012

Report finds gift cards not perfect

CCAAC has found gift cards can cause consumer detriment but no case for regulatory changes.

11 July , 2012

Queensland Consumers will submit that the National Grocery Code has lead to significant consumer benefits.

10 July , 2012

Companies reminded that misleading advertising will be found and action will be taken to protect consumers.

10 July , 2012

A new and sophisticated type of organised investment fraud is actively targeting the savings of Australians.

2 July , 2012

The government has called on the ACCC to stamp out misleading fuel price advertising.

28 June , 2012

CHOICE’s guide to understanding new financial reforms: credit cards, health insurance, bank switching and more.

21 June , 2012

CFA Member Consumer Action (CALC) has launched a petition to ask energy retailers to do the right thing and voluntarily stop door to door selling.

18 June , 2012

The ACCC has highlighted competition and transparency issues in the Private Health Insurance industry.

13 June , 2012

CHOICE welcomes reforms that will bring an end to excessive credit card surcharges.

9 June , 2012

Users of premium mobile services are now protected by a stronger industry code.

8 June , 2012

CHOICE says that ticket prices need to reflect the real cost of administering the tickets.

7 June , 2012

Consumer Action has lodged a further 26 complaints – and says consumers need better protection.