How to improve dispute schemes where debt recovery has commenced
An ASIC review has found areas for improvement for EDR schemes, licensees and consumer advisers.
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Government Inquiries
Committee rejects Do Not Knock register: so get the sticker!
Committee’s rejection of a Do Not Knock register can’t be the end of the debate.
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Can regulatory impact processes benefit consumers?
Ian Jarrett urges consumer groups to comment on the Productivity Commission’s draft report.
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International Companies Ripping Off Australian Consumers
Australian consumers are being discriminated against by international IT companies: ACCAN, CHOICE.
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Energy policy a mess
Consumer, academic and regulator research shows need for reform in selling practices, pricing and hardship programs.
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Unknown future for Travel Compensation Fund
Improvements are needed to the Travel Compensation Fund – but do some States want to scrap it?
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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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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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Time for Energy Sector Reform
CUAC hopes that the current reviews in the energy sector will lead to change.
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