Water

8 January , 2014

Water efficient products could help Australians save a billion dollars

CFA Standards reps are helping to shape the future of water saving appliances

1 July , 2013

WACOSS welcomes bi-monthly water bills

More frequent bills help consumers with budget management

25 June , 2013

Victorian water price rises lower than feared

Revised water plan welcomed by consumer advocates

22 May , 2013

Does product environmental foot-printing help? Mostly ‘no’.

John Henry points out flaws in carbon footprints, water footprints etc

30 October , 2012

Which is more Shonky: the water wasting lemon or the Cabcharge gouge?

CHOICE’s 2012 Shonky Awards expose 8 consumer lemons

9 October , 2012

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.

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.

23 October , 2011 0 comments

Productivity Commission reconfirms need for national consumer advocacy and research

The Productivity Commission’s report on its Inquiry into Australia’s Urban Water Sector is a mixed bag for water consumers, but it strongly endorses the need for consumer advocacy on water policy and on consumer policy generally.

12 October , 2011 0 comments

Profound changes to urban water services recommended

The Productivity Commission has released the final report on its inquiry into Australia’s urban water sector, proposing profound changes to the way water services are provided in cities and regional towns across Australia. Along the way it restated its support for national funding of a peak consumer advocacy organisation.