Domestic gas market able to avoid shortfall, says ACCC The consumer watchdog commissioner says it's possible for Australia's domestic gas market to avoid a shortfall in the coming winter. The New Daily · Mar 21, 2023
Roald Dahl rewrite shows need for new digital rules Netflix's 'sensitivity' revisions of the Roald Dahl books is a result of market concentration and Australia will need new rules to cope, a minister said. AAP · Mar 16, 2023
‘Not competitive’: NBN racks up billions in debt while alternatives grow The National Broadband Network (NBN) is “not competitive” and has seen billions of taxpayer dollars spent on “obsolete technology”. The New Daily · Mar 16, 2023
Drivers lose more than $660k to toll road scam as phishing attempts surge in Australia Toll road scams are luring hundreds of people like Heidi every week, as an expert warns fraudulent websites are becoming increasingly sophisticated and phishing attempts are surging in the wake of major data breaches. ABC News · Mar 15, 2023
Fed up with getting dodgy messages, this mum started replying to scammers as payback, but is revenge worth the risk? Melanie has had enough of being preyed on by scammers so she decided to have a little bit of fun with them. But are there risks and is it worth it? ABC News · Mar 12, 2023
Bonza eyes Northern Territory skies as consumer watchdog backs more competition Budget airline Bonza has signalled interest in flying to the Northern Territory, after Qantas recently reduced flights to the territory. The New Daily · Mar 8, 2023
Qantas complaints soar, as the ACCC calls on airlines to cut domestic airfares Domestic airfares are still well above 2019 prices, despite jet fuel prices falling and bumper airline profits. The ACCC is warning carriers to cut airfares. ABC News · Mar 8, 2023
Airfare prices flying high but descent in sight Domestic airfares are still flying well above pre-pandemic levels but relief is in sight for passengers as prices start to drop. AAP · Mar 8, 2023
‘Do better’: Warning to Qantas after customer complaints spike Qantas has taken out another top title – becoming Australia's most-complained-about airline in the year to June 2022. The New Daily · Mar 8, 2023
Energy prices, green credentials head ACCC concerns The ACCC says competition and consumer issues in relation to energy, telecommunications and environmental sustainability are among its top compliance concerns. The New Daily · Mar 7, 2023
Toyota accused of greenwashing in Greenpeace complaint to ACCC Following the ACCC revealing that 57% of Australia's businesses may be guilty of greenwashing, a complaint was filed against Toyota. The New Daily · Mar 3, 2023
Residential NBN services dial down for the first time The number of residential NBN services finally fell in the December 2022 quarter, according to official figures. AAP · Mar 3, 2023
Toyota accused of greenwashing in Greenpeace complaint filed to ACCC Complaint focuses on claims about performance of vehicles and net zero by 2050 plans while company says it is committed to sustainable future The Guardian - AU · Mar 3, 2023
Toyota faces ‘greenwashing’ claims over car emissions Greenpeace has accused Australia's largest car maker of 'greenwashing' over its advertising and net-zero goals in a complaint lodged with the ACCC. The New Daily · Mar 3, 2023
AAP · Mar 3, 2023 Toyota faces 'greenwashing' claims over car emissions Greenpeace has accused Australia's largest car maker of 'greenwashing' over its advertising and net-zero goals in a complaint lodged with the ACCC.
The Guardian - AU · Mar 1, 2023 ACCC to crack down on ‘greenwashing’ after survey reveals spike in misleading claims Competition watchdog analysis of 247 businesses showed 57% had promoted concerning claims about environmental credentials
The New Daily · Mar 1, 2023 Consumer watchdog acts to take the spin out of greenwashing by businesses The consumer watchdog has uncovered high levels of greenwashing by businesses misleading Australians about their environmental credentials.
AAP · Feb 23, 2023 ACCC loses appeal of monopoly case against NSW Ports The ACCC has been dealt a legal blow as its appeal of a lawsuit over the allegedly anti-competitive privatisation of Newcastle's port has been tossed.
The Conversation · Feb 21, 2023 See when Australia's biggest banks stopped paying proper interest on your savings – and what you can do about it Whenever interest rates went up in the past, I used to get told it wasn’t all bad news. At least it was good for some people: savers – people with money in the bank.
ABC News · Feb 19, 2023 Mark received a legal threat for refusing to pay $17,000 upfront for a used car. Now his personal details are with scammers Mark Bardsley was on the hunt for a second-hand car when he came across what seemed to be a good deal on a trusted car-sales website. It ended with scammers having his personal details.
The New Daily · Feb 16, 2023 ACCC asking why banks are slow to lift interest rates on savings accounts The landscape for Australian savings rates is changing fast as banks begin to relent after the RBA’s February interest rate hike.
ABC News · Feb 15, 2023 RBA boss Philip Lowe defends record bank profits as he flags further rate hikes Philip Lowe says it is important in the long term to have "strong" banks that are turning a profit, even though it may be hard to hear for people in the grip of skyrocketing mortgage repayments.
The Guardian - AU · Feb 14, 2023 ‘Lovers and myGov-ers’: the best and worst Valentine’s Day PR stunts Roses are red, violets are blue, if you’re cashing in on the love, the joke may be on you
ABC News · Feb 14, 2023 Think your relative is caught up in a romance scam? Here's how to talk to them about love scams this Valentine's Day If you suspect someone you love is being fleeced in a romance scam, how do you break it to them without them getting defensive? An expert from Relationships Australia talks us through it.
The New Daily · Feb 13, 2023 Love-struck Aussies lost $40.6 million to romance scams in 2022 For some heartbroken Aussies, Valentine's Day can be a painful reminder of scams that emptied their bank accounts.