The case for extending unfair contract terms (UCT) laws to insurance contracts is clear. The insurance industry is virtually the only industry enjoying an exemption from the economy-wide UCT regime. There...
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It was fascinating listening to the Premier attack the price gouging of energy retailers in Victoria, more so given the answer to the spiralling cost of energy has been sitting...
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Submission to the Australian Law Reform Commission on class actions, litigation funding, and design principles for a proposed federal collective redress mechanism, drawing on the experience of regulator remediation programs...
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Consumer Action Law Centre has welcomed a new Victorian government solar energy rebate program for 650,000 households, saying that solar energy on homes can help people save on power costs....
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Thank you for the opportunity to comment on the revised exposure draft of the Treasury Laws Amendment (Design and Distribution Obligations and Product Intervention Powers) Bill 2018 (the revised Bill)...
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Consumer Action Law Centre (Consumer Action) have issued proceedings in the Federal Circuit Court of Australia on behalf of a Narre Warren family who were charged $12,000 in fees and...
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The Federal Government is letting the worst and most harmful financial products in the community run wild according to consumer advocates....
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All consumers deserve comparable consumer protections regardless of where they buy their energy....
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The Consumer Action Law Centre, Residents of Retirement Villages Victoria, Housing for the Aged Action Group and COTA Victoria welcome the opportunity to comment on the most recent Draft Retirement...
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Like 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....
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