Standards body releases update to safety rules for babies’ dummies
CFA consumer representative present on review panel
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Revision to Organic Standard open for comment from consumers, industry
The standard is the benchmark for consumer trust in organic accreditation bodies
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Lessons from the country of origin labelling furore: Display consumer info prominently and we all win
Like “made in” claims, unit pricing ensures happy consumers and healthy markets
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Australian Financial Planning Solutions pays $10,200 penalty for misleading advertising
ASIC concerned that benefits of self-managed super funds overstated
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Consumer representatives help shape construction code
The CFA Standards Projects highlights consumer interests in the development of safety and efficiency regulations
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ASIC report finds mechanisms behind no claim bonuses at odds with consumer expectations
Regulator also warns against ‘ratings protection’ add-ons
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Federal Court orders record penalty totalling $19m against payday lenders
Centrelink dependent customers sold “useless” credit insurance.
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Telemarketing opt-out register tops 10 million signups
Do Not Call project has become a model for establishment in other countries
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ASIC action on consumer leases leads to $230k worth of refunds
Appliance rental companies were operating without licenses required to protect consumers
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QBE accepts that changes needed to meet dispute resolution standards
ASIC concerned that lawyer-branded communications could intimidate complaining customers
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Data retention: consumers shouldn’t wear increase in phone and internet costs
ACCAN submission calls for a taxpayer funded scheme to lower impacts on low income consumers
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Childrens’ car seats: making safety restraints safer
CFA representatives involved in standard update
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