Campaign for equal access to ABC TV
Australian blindness and consumer organisations have launched a national campaign to promote the importance of audio description.
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Five ways to avoid data overuse and bill shock from new 4G phones
ACMA provides consumers looking at buy new 4G devices such as the i-phone 5 tips on how to avoid charges.
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ASIC consults on FOFA conflicted remuneration provisions
FOFA reforms are intended to better align the interests of financial advisers and their retail clients.
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Direct Debits – Good or Bad for Consumers?
Direct debits are convenient and often earn discounts; but Ian Jarratt argues there are risks for consumers. What do you think?
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Don’t Knock – It’s the Law!
Financial Counselling Australia congratulates the ACCC on a significant win for consumers.
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Court decision a ringing endorsement of the Do Not Knock sticker
Federal court finds salespeople who ignore visible Do Not Knock stickers are breaking the law.
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$1 million in penalties for door-to-door sales
First case to be brought under the Unsolicited Consumer Agreement provisions of the Australian Consumer Law.
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Research shows electricity is the main household concern
New campaign to put power back in the hands of energy consumers
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The new world of advertising is here, so listen on Spotify and have a Coke
New marketing channels reinforce the legitimacy of junk food marketing.
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Credit Ombudsman Service: Consumer director wanted
COSL seeks an outstanding person as a non-executive Consumer Director.
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Consumer representative for occupational licensing
CFA has been invited to nominate a candidate to the interim Occupational Licensing Advisory Committees
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Electricity and the power of choice – for whom?
Lynne Chester explains the effects of the rise of electricity prices on lower-income households.
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