Consumer groups say draft legislation to ban rent-to-buy goods providers from Centrepay is an essential step to protect vulnerable Australians from the high costs imposed by these businesses....
Read MoreAustralians want their insurance companies to be upfront with yearly price rises according to a survey commissioned by Consumer Action....
Read MoreConsumer Action is pleased to be able to publish a summary of a Melbourne Law School report into credit repair....
Read MoreConsumer Action Law Centre welcomes the Victorian Government’s move to stop disclosure of drivers’ personal details to private car park companies through the courts....
Read MoreGerard Brody, CEO of Consumer Action says that building a home is turning into a nightmare for too many Victorians. "Building your own home is a dream for many Victorians, but...
Read MoreConsumer Action Law Centre and Financial Rights Legal Centre say changes to Centrepay (Centrelink’s service that allows third parties deduct from payments) announced today by the Federal Government are a...
Read MoreConsumer Action Law Centre welcomes the release of the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission’s Debt Collection Industry Research Report released today, but says the industry can still do much more...
Read MoreWe’re urging caution for anyone buying or selling products through social networks. Depending on how it’s sold you may or may not have certain rights under the Australian Consumer Law...
Read MoreAustralia’s leading consumer groups have made a joint submission to the Senate Economics Committee’s Scrutiny of Financial Advice Inquiry calling for a last resort compensation scheme for consumers with otherwise...
Read MoreToday marks the start of new national rules for energy retailers, which are intended to provide more clarity on fixed term contracts, but instead do little to protect Australians from...
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