We reject the legal status quo which enables garnishee orders issued prior to bankruptcy to continue to garnish the wages of bankrupted individuals post-bankruptcy. As we understand it, garnishee orders issued...
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Victorian Opposition Leader Matthew Guy MP and Shadow Minister for Consumer Affairs Heidi Victoria MP announced that the Coalition will establish an ombudsman for retirement housing residents if elected in...
Read MoreThe majority of Victorians will see their water bills remain steady or fall slightly over the next five years. ‘Access to water plays a crucial role in people’s lives and...
Read MoreWe generally support the amendments to the guideline proposed in the draft decision as they appropriately reflect the significant changes from 2019. However, there are several areas where further information...
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Almost three years ago, on 7 August 2015, then Assistant Treasurer Josh Frydenberg announced there would be a review of the small amount credit contract (SACC) laws....
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There is little evidence from overseas that sharing much more credit information leads to public benefits. ...
Read MoreThe Australian Energy Market Commission (AEMC) has admitted that competition among energy retailers is not delivering ‘expected benefits’ in its annual retail energy competition review....
Read MoreThis submission focuses on insurance in superannuation and the interests of people who are on low incomes or have low superannuation balances. It supports the majority of CHOICE’s recommendations in...
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The proposed rule change would enable the AER to develop new Customer Hardship Policy Guidelines, enforceable by civil penalties....
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