Regulator news and government inquiries Archives - Page 78 of 81

14 March , 2012

Gift card reform needed: consumer groups

Consumers need longer expiry dates, protection where retailers become insolvent and provision for change up to $10.

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ASIC wants more rights for investors using platforms

ASIC today announced it is reviewing its regulatory approach to platforms as part of broader efforts to promote investor confidence in the sector.

6 March , 2012 0 comments

PC to study regulatory impact processes

Consumer groups have long been concerned about the flaws and biases of regulatory impact analysis. Australian government’s have asked the Productivity Commission to conduct a review.

5 March , 2012 0 comments

Scooter safety in the spotlight

Community urged to take part in safety survey to help understand how and why Australians are using mobility scooters.

23 February , 2012 0 comments

ACCC enforcement priorities include vulnerable consumers

Chairman Rod Sims gave prominence to protecting vulnerable consumers in his outline of the ACCC’s enforcement priorities.

22 February , 2012 0 comments

ASIC publishes approach to enforcement

The Australian Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC) has released a statement of its approach to enforcement and other policy documents discussing how it undertakes investigations and enforcement activity.

17 February , 2012 0 comments

ASIC releases guidance on advertising financial products

ASIC has released guidance to help promoters comply with their legal obligations when advertising financial products and services.

16 February , 2012 0 comments

Regional Telecommunications Review 2011-2012

CFA member ACCAN’s submission to the 2011–12 Regional Telecommunications Review was based on extensive consultations with member organisations and wider stakeholders. This interview with Robin Eckerman from the Review Committee explains the aims of the review.

14 February , 2012 0 comments

ACCC launches guidelines to help dating websites protect consumers from scams

The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission has launched guidelines to support efforts by dating and romance websites to combat scammers.

13 February , 2012 0 comments

Knock, knock. Who’s there?

Buying door-to-door? Door-to-door sales can be a great, convenient way to buy goods and services without leaving your home. Under the Australian Consumer Law, which came into effect on 1 January 2011, you have specific protections and rights when you buy goods and services at your door.

9 February , 2012 0 comments

ASIC warns against investment in retail debt market

ASIC today announced measures to help ensure issuers of debt products such as debentures and notes provide investors and financial consumers with the information they need to make informed decisions about investing in these products. These products can be risky.

7 February , 2012 0 comments

Compulsory recall of teeth whiteners

The Parliamentary Secretary to the Treasurer, the Hon David Bradbury MP, has ordered a company to recall two teeth whitening products in order to protect consumers from unsafe peroxide levels.