News Archives - Page 47 of 56 - Consumers' Federation of Australia

28 June , 2012

Big changes for consumers on 1 July

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

26 June , 2012

Consumer advocates lament the lost opportunity to protect vulnerable Australians from exploitative loans.

25 June , 2012

Regulations to limit the harm caused by unsolicited credit limit increase offers have been watered down.

21 June , 2012

CHOICE says consumers have more reason to be confident in the financial advice they receive.

21 June , 2012

ACCAN has announced the new consumer research, education and advocacy projects awarded funding through the 2012 Grants Scheme.

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.

20 June , 2012

CHOICE says Australia lags behind overseas regulation.

20 June , 2012

CFA members ask whether it is OK to sell a ‘payment protection plan’ to a person with a Centrelink income.

13 June , 2012

Energy consumer assistance measures need review following the 18% rise in NSW energy prices.

11 June , 2012

ANZ’s decision to pass on the RBA’s interest rate cut in full is welcome. Other banks should do the same.

7 June , 2012

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

6 June , 2012

October 1939 – June 2012. Deni will be remembered as a forceful advocate for both sustainability and ethical conduct on a global stage.