Energy debate must address true drivers of electricity price increases
Consumer Action has welcomed ACCC Chairman Rod Sims warning not to let side-issues impact debate.
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Utilities
An electrifying inquiry could bring power sector to account
RMIT’s Alan Pears says the key contributors to increasing electricity bills are the policy makers!
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CHOICE welcomes PC report into electricity networks
CHOICE says it’s time to Take the Power Back for electricity consumers.
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Consumers not confident in their energy supplier choices
… and electricity providers perform just as poorly as the big four banks for customer satisfaction.
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Consumer groups fear small debts could lead to big problems for Australian consumers
Consumer advocate groups are urging the Government to reconsider credit reporting reforms to prevent life changing mistakes.
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Don’t Knock – It’s the Law!
Financial Counselling Australia congratulates the ACCC on a significant win for consumers.
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Court decision a ringing endorsement of the Do Not Knock sticker
Federal court finds salespeople who ignore visible Do Not Knock stickers are breaking the law.
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$1 million in penalties for door-to-door sales
First case to be brought under the Unsolicited Consumer Agreement provisions of the Australian Consumer Law.
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Research shows electricity is the main household concern
New campaign to put power back in the hands of energy consumers
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Electricity and the power of choice – for whom?
Lynne Chester explains the effects of the rise of electricity prices on lower-income households.
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House of Reps committee rejects ‘Do Not Knock’ Bill
Proponents not satisfied. We recommend using Do Not Knock stickers for now!
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Australian Standards for Smart Grids
Smart City project leads to Standards project to support the commercialisation of smart grids in Australia.
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