Consumer Action Law Centre has welcomed the Federal Government’s proposal to extend consumer protections to short term and indefinite leases, which aren’t covered by national credit laws. ...
Read MoreConsumer Action has made a submission to the ACCC in response to its Statement of Issues on AGL Energy Limited proposed acquisition of the business and assets of Macquarie Generation....
Read MoreConsumer Action has offered comment on the Australian Energy Market Commission’s review of electricity customer switching options paper....
Read MoreThe Federal Court has ruled that ANZ’s credit card late fees were penalty charges rather than a cost recovery measure. ...
Read MoreConsumer Action was pleased to have the opportunity to comment on the Energy White Paper 2014....
Read MoreAustralians are being asked their opinion on a proposal to stop energy retailers increasing prices mid contract....
Read MoreA coalition of consumer advocates and financial counselling agencies has expressed dismay at a plan to charge Australians filing for bankruptcy....
Read MoreA Victorian couple has used the Australian Consumer Law to claim $17,495 from a car yard, but the case also showed how costs can put justice beyond the reach of...
Read MoreConsumer Action welcomes the Government’s invitation to the Australian community to provide input to the 2014-15 Commonwealth Budget, and has made it's own submission....
Read MoreLow income earners may be eligible for Government assistance with school costs, while many schools do a great job of assisting financial struggling members of their community....
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