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28 May , 2012

Child restraints: Revisions in the standard

It was recently reported that almost one in four children are in the wrong car seat – despite changes to road rules.

25 May , 2012

Changes to remote ATM fees welcomed

FCA welcomes announcement that problems with ATM access in remote Indigenous communities will be addressed, but consumer groups are not happy with the lack of action on other problems with ATM fees.

25 May , 2012

Government hits ‘cancel’ on broader ATM benefits – CHOICE

CHOICE says that today’s ATM announcement from the Federal Government is a missed opportunity to make essential banking services fairer for Australian consumers.

24 May , 2012

Punk Jobs ordered to refund $1150 to unhappy job seeker

The Victorian Civil and Administrative Tribunal (VCAT) has ordered Punk Jobs to repay $1150 to a dissatisfied customer who alleged he was mislead and that Punk Jobs failed to deliver promised services.

22 May , 2012

Regulatory reform for therapeutic goods

The Government’s response to a series of recent reviews of the regulatory framework for therapeutic goods will deliver some much-needed reform.

22 May , 2012

ACCAN making a difference for Australian telecommunications consumers

A review of ACCAN after 2 years operation has found that government funding has increased consumer advocacy in the telecommunications sector. The review made several recommendations for change.

21 May , 2012

Double take as group switch controversies strike again

Independent consumer advocate Christopher Zinn looks at the issues raised by consumer groups promoting a “big switch”.

20 May , 2012

Container deposit legislation on the cards

CFA member Total Environment Centre has welcomed recent State and Commonwealth government signals in support of container deposit legislation.

18 May , 2012

Qantas takes $100m extra in surcharges – CHOICE

CHOICE estimates Qantas collects at least $204 million in payment surcharges yearly.

18 May , 2012

New standards could make you choose between the chicken and egg

Proposed new accreditation standards for free-range eggs aim to drastically increase the density of laying birds, but guidance for consumers remains unaddressed.

17 May , 2012

Payday lender’s advertising potentially misleading or in breach of consumer credit laws

A Money3 advertisement boasting that no loan application will be refused has raised the ire of Consumer Action which has asked the ASIC to investigate.

15 May , 2012

CFA welcomes Delia Rickard as ACCC Deputy Chair

Long time consumer policy advocate Delia Rickard has been nominated to become a Deputy Chairperson of the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC).