CHOICE says that today’s ATM announcement from the Federal Government is a missed opportunity to make essential banking services fairer for Australian consumers.
Read More Government hits ‘cancel’ on broader ATM benefits – CHOICE
The CCMC recently completed an inquiry into compliance with clause 20 of the Code, dealing with Chargebacks.
Read More CCMC Update: Chargebacks and direct debit reviews
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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.
Read More Punk Jobs ordered to refund $1150 to unhappy job seeker
The ASIC personal finance website MoneySmart has launched the Top 5 End of Financial Year Tips.
Read More Get MoneySmart this end of financial year
The Government’s response to a series of recent reviews of the regulatory framework for therapeutic goods will deliver some much-needed reform.
Read More Regulatory reform for therapeutic goods
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.
Read More ACCAN making a difference for Australian telecommunications consumers
Independent consumer advocate Christopher Zinn looks at the issues raised by consumer groups promoting a “big switch”.
Read More Double take as group switch controversies strike again
CFA member Total Environment Centre has welcomed recent State and Commonwealth government signals in support of container deposit legislation.
Read More Container deposit legislation on the cards
CHOICE estimates Qantas collects at least $204 million in payment surcharges yearly.
Read More Qantas takes $100m extra in surcharges – CHOICE
Proposed new accreditation standards for free-range eggs aim to drastically increase the density of laying birds, but guidance for consumers remains unaddressed.
Read More New standards could make you choose between the chicken and egg
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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.
Read More Payday lender’s advertising potentially misleading or in breach of consumer credit laws
Long time consumer policy advocate Delia Rickard has been nominated to become a Deputy Chairperson of the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC).
Read More CFA welcomes Delia Rickard as ACCC Deputy Chair
