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ACCC intervenes to ensure 543 businesses avoid higher electricity bills
Green Endeavour pays penalty for alleged breach of Horticulture Code
Pool fibreglass repairer fined for leaving owners out of pocket (Marcello “Marc” Maddaloni)
CovaU and ReAmped pay penalties for alleged breaches of electricity code
ACCC investigates as button battery products fail to comply with information rules to keep children safe
FIRE-BREATHING TOYOTA GR COROLLA MORIZO EDITION LANDS IN AUSTRALIA
Consumers fight back against Albany shed seller and win
ACCC concerns about Mitsubishi discount offer resolved following consumer refunds
Domestic airline competition at critical juncture
Tradie platform hipages rectifies subscription trap issues
National online florist Meg’s Flowers in court over alleged misleading local florist claims
Act now to stamp out exploitation of migrant workers
Travelling in post-pandemic world
Empowering consumers and small businesses through a designated complaints function
Vitamin and supplement supplier removes misleading statements from Wealthy Health website
ASQA Update 4 May
Retailers pay penalties for supplying Halloween products allegedly in breach of button battery standards
Vehicle repairer to pay almost $50,000 for failing to complete work (Christopher Hall / The Barra Shed / 5XH Logistics Pty Ltd)
Online car seller fined for misleading odometer readings (Wesam Mohammed)
Fake tradies known as ‘bitumen bandits’ on the prowl for WA victims
Opinion piece: Unfair practices hurt consumers, businesses, profits
Court dismisses appeals against Mazda judgment
Spotlight on hidden fees
Booktopia to pay $6m for misleading statements about consumer guarantee rights
Competition and consumer issues in essential services, sustainability among 2023-24 compliance and enforcement priorities
UNLICENSED MAN FINED AND ORDERED TO COMPENSATE CUSTOMERS
Jeep parts seller fined $24,000 for second time for non-supply
Don’t fret over new pet – know your rights
ACCC ‘greenwashing’ internet sweep unearths widespread concerning claims
Personal Insolvency Roundtable first step to bankruptcy reform
Product Safety Pledge removes thousands of dangerous items from online marketplaces
Seafood lovers urged to have their say
GOOD PLANNING MAKES FOR GREAT HOLIDAYS
New campaign to help pet buyers understand their consumer rights
Warning about buying used vehicles damaged by Kimberley floods
Report that urges cutting financial advice red tape
Australian Government Breaching Consumer Law Following Four Corners
Our neurodata can reveal our most private selves. As brain implants become common, how will it be protected?
You can’t buy love but you can buy local this Valentine’s Day
Better financial advice can benefit all Australians
Advice review final report provides the blueprint to meet consumers’ advice needs
Queenslanders warned not to buy tickets from Dinosaur Festival
Post-Christmas gift returns and gift card rules
WA consumer complaints about used vehicle defects skyrocket
RFG to pay certain franchisees as ACCC settles legal action
Use your consumer rights to avoid post-Christmas disappointment
CUSTOMERS URGED TO SHOP SMART THIS CHRISTMAS
Florists remove misleading ‘local business’ representations from webpages