Choice calls for ban on conflicted advice
CFA member, CHOICE asks Financial System Inquiry to clean up advice industry to protect consumers
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Regulator news and government inquiries
ASIC consults on red tape reduction proposals for ASIC market integrity rules
New report misses the mark for energy consumers
CHOICE says unfair energy contracts and poor information leave consumers in the dark
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Consumer voice in travel industry
Consumer group to provide information and advocacy for Australian travellers
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ASIC acts to ensure better disclosure by ALDI of credit card and contactless payment surcharges
The corporate regulator has criticised supermarket chain Aldi, for not adequately advising customers of its credit card surcharges
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ACCC proposes to re-authorise Queensland liquor accord framework
The Queensland Government’s pro-forma liquor accord includes measures such as a ban on extreme discounts and promotions that encourage rapid or excessive drinking.
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ACCC takes action against Bet365 online betting agency for alleged misleading ‘Free’ and ‘Bonus’ offers
Online gambling giant has been accused of misleading punters with offers of ‘free bets’
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Macquarie Equities’ financial advice remediation
Compensation is underway for clients who suffered financial loss as a result of bad advice
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ACCC allows Catholic health providers to collectively bargain with Funding Organisations and suppliers
Authorisation for Catholic hospitals and aged care facilities has been granted to allow funding arrangements with Funding Organisations
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ACCC allows new levy to combat oyster mortality syndrome
The Australian Seafood Industries (ASI) have been authorised to introduce research and development activities
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ACCC institutes proceedings against OmniBlend Australia
Two major distributors of kitchen blenders accused of attempting to enter into an agreement to fix prices
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ACCC releases quarterly report
Its June 2014 quarterly report, ACCCount, highlights some of the agency’s key activities in mid-2014
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