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Media release: Consumer Action welcomes fast-tracking of new consumer laws

February 17, 2009

Consumer Action today welcomed the Federal Government’s announcement that it will fast track crucial law reforms to protect consumers from unfair contract terms and to give the consumer regulator more...

Media release: Amazing loans never cease to amaze with poor lending practices

February 13, 2009

Consumer Action has once again initiated legal action against Amazing Loans on behalf of a client. The action alleges unconscionability in relation to the fees and interest charged....

Media release: RHG mortgage exit fees test case settles

January 23, 2009

Consumer Action has today announced that the test case legal action against RHG Mortgage Corporation (formerly RAMS Mortgage Corporation) on behalf of Ms Emily Hamilton has settled on confidential terms....

Media release: Care Park slugs unsuspecting local drivers

December 16, 2008

Consumer Action Law Centre has initiated legal action on behalf of Mr Gary Tan against Care Park, a private car park operator. The action seeks to challenge a charge imposed...

Media release: ‘It’s not You, It’s Us’ – Introduction Agency Breaks More than Hearts

December 16, 2008

Consumer Action has today launched legal action on behalf of a client, a vulnerable Victorian man with an acquired a brain injury....

Media release: Educational software company discounting the truth to make sales?

December 9, 2008

Consumer Action is taking legal action against A.I.M. (Melb) Pty Ltd (now National Dealer Network Pty Ltd) on behalf of Mr Assam Shihata, alleging high pressure selling of maths and...

Media release: Educational software company targets parents in their homes

December 2, 2008

Consumer Action has instituted legal proceedings against Advanced Education Resources, a seller of mathematical education software, for taking advantage of a non-English speaking widow who wanted to provide for her...

Media release: Energy information campaign a start but won’t stop massive marketing problems

November 19, 2008

Consumer Action today said the Victorian Government’s new energy information campaign was a good initiative but did not address the upcoming removal of price regulation or the serious marketing problems...

Media release: Consumer Action launches test case against mortgage exit fees

November 8, 2008

Consumer Action has today initiated a test case legal action against RHG Mortgage Corporation (formerly RAMS Mortgage Corporation) on behalf of Ms Emily Hamilton. Ms Hamilton faces an excessive early...

Media release: New lawsuit claims not-so-Amazing Loans exploited consumer with exorbitant fees

November 6, 2008

The Consumer Action has today initiated legal action against Amazing Loans on behalf of a client who was required to repay a total of $7,835.36 for a $3,000 car loan,...