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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Utilities
We can’t rely on the social safety net to bring power to the people
An “efficient” electricity market puts vulnerable people even more at risk
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Door-to-door sales cause consumer detriment and hinder competition
The inventor of the Do Not Knock sticker welcomes the Parliamentary Inquiry into a Do Not Knock register.
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ACCC cracks down on door to door sales practices
Research shows energy, telecommunications, pay TV and solar biggest users of high complaint door to door sales industry.
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We know why power prices are up, but what should we do?
Government needs to ensure that we have the lowest cost industry that meets future societal needs.
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Focus on energy market long overdue
CHOICE says fairer energy bills need cooperation from all governments
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ACCC asked to look at 100 door-to-door sales complaints
The Do Not Knock campaign has lodged 100 complaints about door-to-door selling with the ACCC.
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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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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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Better energy hardship programs needed
New report offers a snapshot of debt collection practices in the Victorian energy sector.
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Electricity Prices Require Government Response
Consumer groups call for changes to price setting rules and hardship provisions following significant price increases.
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Consumer survey: ’embedded networks’
Little is known of consumer experience where electricity is bought in bulk and then on-sold to residents.
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