Centrepay: a good idea that lost its way
Indigenous consumers particularly targeted – Centrepay turns a blind eye
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Energy free market needs action from those who champion it
For effective competition, retailers, politicians, marketers must step up
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“It worked for me” – or do you want evidence?
Dr Ken Harvey sees dangers in self-regulation of complementary medicines
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Millions of dollars waiting to be found
ASIC provides information on how to find out if you have lost money waiting for you
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Frenzied Christmas shopping can lead to a debt filled new year
MoneyHelp reminds consumers to shop with care to avoid unwanted debt
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Is geo-blocking price gouging Australian consumers?
Geo-blocking and copyright laws lead to excessive pricing of IT products for Australians
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Private car park bill passes
Private car park operators in NSW can no longer access private information to issue “fines”
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New rules aim to limit energy price rises
Energy regulator says rules aim to increase efficiency and cap prices for network businesses
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Consumer advocates demand better drug company transparency
Financial ties between drug companies and doctors risk consumer outcomes
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Street lighting standard balances safety, amenity, cost and GHGs
There are 2.28 million street lamps in Australia
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CHOICE exposes unsafe toys for children
Two thirds of 23 toys tested fail Australian standards
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Junk food marketing regulations fail to protect children
‘Exposing the Charade’ report reveals serious flaws in self-regulation
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