Committee rejects Do Not Knock register: so get the sticker!
Committee’s rejection of a Do Not Knock register can’t be the end of the debate.
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Report reveals differences in how banks treat Victorians doing it tough
CBA and Westpac need to ‘lift their game’ according to the FCRC.
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Economic benefits should guide GST reform, not scaremongering
CHOICE says tax neutrality is a sound objective, but not at any cost.
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Consumer Action welcomes ruling on bank penalty fees
Court finds a number of different bank fees are capable of being considered unlawful penalties.
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Making the right call
ACCAN has launched a new guide that explains your rights in relation to mobile phone, landline, internet and pay TV services.
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New Telecommunications Consumer Protections Code starts
September 1st marked the beginning of new rights for customers.
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Support the “Do Not Knock” Register
Throw your support behind a private member’s bill that aims to establish a “Do Not Knock” register.
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“Financial counsellor” now reserved for compliant non-profits
New laws prevent commercial providers using the term.
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New industry standard to ease global roaming pain
Consumers will now know how much they will be charged for contacting others whilst overseas.
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A new standard for grapevines
The standard will give producers confidence that grapevine material meets specific requirements.
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Door-to-door sales cause consumer detriment and hinder competition
The inventor of the Do Not Knock sticker welcomes the Parliamentary Inquiry into a Do Not Knock register.
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Consumer Credit Bill offers mixed bag for consumers
Changes to legislation fail to recognise the need to better regulate short-term creditors.
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