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Scam Awareness Week
NT Commissioner of Consumer Affairs appointed
Tow truck company warned for misleading and unfair conduct (Specialized Tilt Tray and Towing Services Pty Ltd)
Consumers urged to immediately check for recalled LG solar batteries after Government safety warning notice
A win for competition as Government brings in new penalties for unfair contract terms
Qantas update on ACCC claims
Jeep distributor to improve complaints handling for consumer guarantee claims
Nutrano pays penalties for alleged Horticulture Code breaches
Your rights on cancelled flights
Rights, Refunds, Remedies: Backing Fairness For Consumers
Caravan industry warned against misleading price and caravan weight claims
Tesla pays penalties for alleged breach of button battery safety standards
How much is too much to pay upfront?
Rogue car dealer Ventura Autos warned again after name change (Ventura Autos / Car Central)
EnergyAustralia in court over alleged misleading electricity price information
Greens slam Alan Joyce’s $21.4M pay – 300x more than staff – while Qantas nosedived
Nominate a community champion for Consumer Protection Award
Businesses urged to remove unfair contract terms ahead of law changes
ACCC court action against eHarmony for alleged misleading online dating membership statements
Making Showbags Safe For All At Melbourne Royal Show
Labor once again fails to support Tasmania’s forestry industry
ACCC welcomes consultation on possible unfair trading practices regulatory reforms
Warning to dodgy operators
ASQA Update 31 August
Proposal to set minimum advertised prices on paint spraying equipment raises concerns
Time’s up for tricky tactics
Pet Circle pays penalties for allegedly misleading customers about cost of online goods
Receipt rules apply to all purchases
Don’t be taken for ride buying used-car
Nominate a community champion for Consumer Protection Awards
Funding for CARE’s legal service at ACAT
Safety in spotlight for Ekka
$10m penalty for Dell Australia for misleading representations about discount prices of computer monitors
Australians urged to compare electricity plans as market offers exceed safety net
Tough new penalties for unfair T&Cs
Australian Parents For Climate Action sue EnergyAustralia for greenwashing
Hornet Industries admits to likely resale price maintenance
Agents Pay High Price For Breaking Underquoting Laws
WA businesses face tough penalties for unfair consumer contracts
$20m penalty for Meta companies for conduct liable to mislead consumers about use of their data
Costco pays penalties for alleged misleading lobster country of origin claims
Consumers urged to exercise caution dealing with licensed car dealer (Ventura Autos Pty Ltd)
Law Council congratulates winner of the Consumer Rights Award 2023
Bache Bros pays penalty for alleged Horticulture Code breach
ACCC publishes draft guidance to improve businesses’ environmental claims
Boarders and lodgers have rights too
Alarm raised over patio and shed business failing to complete work (Factory Direct Group / Profounder Factory Direct / Factory Direct WA)
Secure Parking in court for alleged misleading claims about ‘Secure-a-Spot’ service