Consumers must feel there is transparency around industry’s practices in the NEM and that industry is acting in their interest if trust and confidence in the energy market is to...
Read MoreLike the moon landing, it’s fair to say that the ACCC’s final report – Restoring electricity affordability and Australia’s competitive advantage – will be picked over for years to come....
Read MoreMost households will be impacted by a rise in energy prices from the beginning of this year. If you live in a city, it is likely that you will see...
Read MoreThe ACCC has clearly identified the issues that must be addressed—as did the recent Independent Review of the Electricity and Gas Markets in Victoria (Victorian Review). These include unnecessary complexity,...
Read MoreConsumer Action Law Centre (Consumer Action) is pleased to make this submission to the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) new car retail industry market study draft report (the Draft...
Read MoreEvery week, Consumer Action's financial counsellors and lawyers see the consequences of unaffordable energy, including rising debt, stress and the significant financial and social costs associated with disconnection. ...
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The Federal Government has directed the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission to immediately commence an inquiry into retail electricity pricing....
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The ACCC will provide regular information to the market over the next three years on the supply and pricing of gas under a broad reference from the Federal Government....
Read MoreThe Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) has today rejected a cynical move by the insurance industry to keep selling junk insurance products....
Read MoreWe refer to our original submission on the application by insurers for Australian Competition and Consumer Authority (ACCC) authorisation to cap commissions on add-on insurance sold through motor vehicle dealerships...
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