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Youpla collapse: ACCC warns funeral directors against ripping off victims

Australian Competition and Consumer Commission says people should not reveal to funeral providers they are eligible for payments from government scheme

The Guardian - AU · Oct 12, 2022

Information commissioner, ACMA to investigate Optus data hack

Further investigations by the information commissioner and the communications authority are being launched into the Optus cyber attack that affected millions of customers last month.

ABC News · Oct 11, 2022

ACCC begins ‘greenwashing’ crackdown on companies’ false environmental claims

Boss of competition regulator says scrutiny of climate claims, including over carbon credits, will be an enforcement priority

The Guardian - AU · Oct 11, 2022

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Treasurer rules out Medicare levy hike

Lifting the Medicare levy to funnel more funds into the strained public healthcare system is not on the Albanese government's agenda.

AAP · Oct 5, 2022

Scams are on the increase, and the police and banks might not help you

Financial scams are rising dramatically and the police and banks probably won't help you if you get stung, according to experts in the field.

The New Daily · Oct 4, 2022

ACCC to crack down on 'greenwashing'

Australia's consumer watchdog has launched internet sweeps to identify businesses guilty of "greenwashing".

AAP · Oct 4, 2022

ARM Architecture and former director hit by ACCC court action over design tender for Charles Darwin University campus

Australia's consumer watchdog is alleging the architectural firm which won one a major tender for Charles Darwin University's new CBD campus engaged in bid rigging by asking competitors not to bid.

ABC News · Sep 30, 2022

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Ruling on Telstra-TPG deal due in December

The competition watchdog says it needs more time to assess Telstra and TPG's network sharing pact and will likely rule on it in early December.

AAP · Sep 30, 2022

Government’s own maths says runaway energy bills about to get much worse – why not act?

Runaway energy bills a sign of the cost of government inaction as prices soar, although they could be reined in with simple regulation.

The New Daily · Sep 29, 2022

PM indicates timeframe for Indigenous voice referendum – as it happened

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The Guardian - AU · Sep 29, 2022

ACCC approves campervan companies' merger

NZX-listed THL and ASX-listed Apollo Tourism and Leisure will sell some of their fleet to Jucy in order for their merger to go ahead.

AAP · Sep 29, 2022

The fuel excise cut has ended. Here is what it means for fuel prices and whether you should fill up with petrol or diesel now

Motorists are being told to prepare for rising fuel prices as the tax cut made six months ago comes to an end. Here's what you need to know.

ABC News · Sep 28, 2022

Australian drivers facing fuel price hike of up to 24 cents a litre as excise cut expires

ACCC warns outlets against passing on increased excise before running down supplies of half-taxed fuel

The Guardian - AU · Sep 28, 2022

Fuel excise reduction ends tonight, prices to increase by 25 cents a litre

Fuel is a big expense for caravanners Ken and Glenys Whalley. They have been on the road for 10 weeks and their fuel budget has doubled.

ABC News · Sep 27, 2022

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ABC News · Sep 25, 2022

Victims of 'Hi Mum' texting scam quadruple, support charity says it's just 'tip of the iceberg'

Scamwatch is warning a "sneaky and sophisticated" text message ruse targeting parents has already cost Australians almost $4 million.

The Guardian - AU · Sep 21, 2022

TPG offers to pay $5m for overpromising NBN speeds after admitting breach of consumer law

Telco reaches agreement with ACCC to avoid contested hearing after 21,000 customers sold internet plans unable to hit top speeds

The Guardian - AU · Sep 21, 2022

Safe infant sleep: consumer groups say Australian product regulation lags

While Australia has some of the strongest safety standards in the world for some baby products, consumer groups say regulatory blind spots are putting infants at risk

ABC News · Sep 21, 2022

Government asks ACCC to investigate child care cost increases, provide interim report before subsidy change

The government says its decision to launch an inquiry into rising child care costs next year is to make sure its spending targets the main causes of price hikes.

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ABC News · Sep 20, 2022

Calls for guaranteed compensation for delayed and cancelled flights, as holiday test looms

As Australians board planes for long weekends, school holidays and footy finals, airlines are facing calls from consumer advocates to guarantee compensation for flight delays and cancellations.

Pedestrian.tv · Sep 20, 2022

The Temporary Fuel Discount Ends Soon You’re Fkn Telling Me These Have Been The Cheap Prices?

Great time to invest in a unicycle.

The New Daily · Sep 20, 2022

Government, ACCC set sights on carbon credit fraud and corporate greenwashing

Businesses spruiking their environmental credentials with customers by 'greenwashing' have been put on notice by the consumer watchdog.

ABC News · Sep 20, 2022

End of fuel excise discount shouldn't cause immediate petrol price spike, Treasurer says

The federal Treasurer says petrol prices shouldn't spike when a temporary discount on fuel taxes ends next week.

The Guardian - AU · Sep 17, 2022

Crisis in the skies: when will Australia’s aviation industry get back to normal?

Flight cancellations, expensive air fares and industrial action are just some of the woes travellers face as airlines struggle to rebound post-pandemic

ABC News · Sep 16, 2022

Milk processor Lactalis Australia found guilty of breaching dairy industry code of conduct

Lactalis Australia is the first milk processor in the country found to have breached the Dairy Code of Conduct since it was introduced in 2020.

AAP · Sep 15, 2022

Retailer fined $266k over product claims

A major fashion retail group has been fined $266,000 for false claims on its websites that a face mask and a water bottle had received regulator approvals.

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