Consumer Affairs Ministers discuss national approaches
The nation’s consumer affairs ministers met in Adelaide to discuss national approaches to significant consumer issues.
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Consultation on National Food Plan
The Australian government hopes the national food plan will set policies for the long term.
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Energy Review Regime Effectively Ignores Consumers
An SCER report has found that the current energy review regime fails to meet its goals of being fair and balanced.
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Investment fund ‘custodians’ in the spotlight
ASIC urges custodial services to do a better job protecting superannuation and other investors from misconduct
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Over 630 carbon price claims complaints
The ACCC has received over 630 complaints about claims of price increases caused by the carbon price.
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Better energy hardship programs needed
New report offers a snapshot of debt collection practices in the Victorian energy sector.
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Time to build new consumer protections from the bottom up
The consumer protection framework in the domestic building industry needs a complete overhaul according to CALC.
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New rules for telecommunication providers but tougher enforcement needed
Customers should expect to see improvements if the new TCP Code is effectively enforced.
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Report finds gift cards not perfect
CCAAC has found gift cards can cause consumer detriment but no case for regulatory changes.
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Unit pricing benefits consumers – QCA
Queensland Consumers will submit that the National Grocery Code has lead to significant consumer benefits.
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Default Superannuation: Room for Improvement
The Productivity Commission found that despite good returns, default funds are not all they could be.
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ASIC action on misleading advertising
Companies reminded that misleading advertising will be found and action will be taken to protect consumers.
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