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Florists remove misleading ‘local business’ representations from webpages
Dominique Grubisa and DG Institute in court for alleged misleading representations
ING Bank pays penalties for alleged breaches of Consumer Data Right Rules
Bloomex in Court for allegedly misleading online advertising
Uber to pay $21m for misleading representations about Uber Taxi fares and cancellation fees
Telstra in court for alleged misleading representations about Belong broadband speed
Action plan to meet needs of consumers living with disability
New law to stop online resellers from misleading ticket buyers
Risk for ticket holders who paid inflated prices for UFC event
Health funds continue to return profits to meet Covid commitments
Avoid disappointment, get on top of Christmas shopping early
Commonwealth Ombudsman Issues Paper
Quad bike safety checks show improved compliance
Dangerous plan to remove safety checks for electricians must be ruled out
WA consumer laws now synchronised with national changes
Pitfalls of paying tradies upfront
Updates from ACCC, QLD and WA Government and more
SmileDirectClub to pay $3.5m for misleading claims about health insurance reimbursement for teeth aligners
Telcos to pay total of $33.5 million for misleading statements about NBN maximum speeds
ACCC calls for new competition and consumer laws for digital platforms
New laws to benefit unit owners in Queensland
Think twice before buying extended warranties
Another public warning about dodgy tree lopper’s bad behaviour
Competition law changes help give consumers and farmers fair go
Caravanners urged to seek remedy for dangerous recalled Swift cookers
Extended warranties not worth money
ACCC welcomes new penalties and expansion of unfair contract terms laws
Speech on Treasury Laws Amendment Bill 2022
Fitbit in court over statements to consumers on faulty devices
Australia needs flight delay and cancellation compensation
Choose your plumber wisely as rogue operators attract complaints
Don’t pay for consumer complaint service when it’s available for free
Toyota launches all-new Corolla Cross SUV
ACCC warns funeral providers on pricing practices following Youpla collapse
Jim’s Group pays penalties for alleged breach of Franchising Code and Australian Consumer Law
Aircon man fined for no installation and no refund, despite promises
Second Reading Speech, Treasury Laws Amendment Bill 2022 28 September
Non-delivery and no refunds raises alarm about online retailer
More competition and better prices
When bait advertising bites
Businesses told to be prepared to back up their environmental claims
Maxgaming removes potentially unfair contract terms from gaming machine contracts
Mosaic Brands pays penalties for alleged misleading representations about government approval of products
Toyota launches new GR86
Container port underperformance costs all Australians
HICC failed to tell consumers of cooling-off period in unsolicited sales of private health insurance
Mercedes to pay $12.5m for failing to comply with Takata recall communication plan
Updates from Tasmania, Queensland, Western Australia and more