Utilities Archives - Page 23 of 25 - Consumers' Federation of Australia

CFA member Consumer Action Law Centre is campaigning to end intrusive and high pressure door-to-door marketing of energy services. Please support them by signing the petition

31 May , 2012

ATSI ‘Do Not Knock’ sticker targets shonky selling

A new front in the Do Not Knock campaign aimed at reducing harmful door-to-door sales practices in Indigenous communities has been launched.

21 May , 2012

Double take as group switch controversies strike again

Independent consumer advocate Christopher Zinn looks at the issues raised by consumer groups promoting a “big switch”.

3 May , 2012

ACCC and Ombudsmen an important connection in consumer protection

ACCC chairman Rod Sims today outlined the importance of regulators and Ombudsmen working together to identify issues that pose harm to consumers.

2 May , 2012

Court finds energy watch advertising campaign misleading

ACCC court action results in the Federal Court finding that Energy Watch misled consumers about its energy price comparison service and the savings that could be achieved.

17 April , 2012

Consumer Action calls on Energy Market Commission to ease energy bills by proceeding with rule-change

In a submission lodged yesterday, the Consumer Action Law Centre called for the Australian Energy Market Commission to proceed with an energy rule change that would put downward pressure on household energy bills.

5 April , 2012

Energy retailers urged to end to door-to-door sales

CFA member, the Consumer Action Law Centre has challenged Australia’s energy retailers to put an end to door-to-door energy sales.

28 March , 2012

ACCC to clarify legal position of Do Not Knock sticker: Consumer Action

Consumer Action Law Centre has welcomed proceedings initiated by the ACCC against energy retailers in relation to door-to-door selling practices. The cases will seek clarification on whether a Do Not Knock sticker amounts to a request for salespeople to leave under the Australian Consumer Law.