Submission: Financial System Inquiry—Draft Terms of Reference
December 2, 2013
Consumer Action has provided comment on the draft terms of reference for the Financial System Inquiry....
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Media release: Consumer protections can drive economic growth and innovation in financial system
December 2, 2013
Consumer Action has welcomed the Federal Government’s inquiry into Australia’s financial system and suggested that it should consider how consumer protections can be a key driver behind economic innovation and...
Read MoreSubmission: Energy Assured Limited – Revocation and Substitution – A91390 & A91391
November 28, 2013
Consumer Action maintains that Energy Assured's proposed code does not attempt to, and will not achieve, an enhancement of consumer welfare above what is already afforded them under law....
Read MoreMedia release: The numbers show Consumer Credit Insurance is a poor deal for consumers
November 27, 2013
New figures from the APRA show Australians spent $330 million on Consumer Credit Insurance in the twelve months to June this year, yet only 23 cents in every dollar spent...
Read MoreSubmission: Review of the regulation of owners’ corporation managers
November 27, 2013
Consumer Action has provided comment to the Review of the regulation of owners’ corporation managers Issues Paper....
Read MoreSubmission: AER Alternative Energy Sellers – Issues Paper
November 26, 2013
Consumer Action supports the AER's approach in attempting to identify a suitable outcome for consumers in an evolving and increasingly complex energy market....
Read MoreJoint submission: National Smart Meter Consumer Protection and Safety Review
November 26, 2013
A coalition of advocates has taken the opportunity to comment on SCER's National Smart Meter Consumer Protection and Safety Review Consultation Paper (Consultation Paper) and the National Energy Retail Rules...
Read MoreA cautionary tale about debt consolidation
November 26, 2013
Thinking about refinancing or consolidating debts? The overall cost of a new loan should be significantly lower than what you have been paying for this to be an effective debt...
Read MoreSubmission: Regulatory Review of the Motor Car Traders Act (MTCA) 1986
November 20, 2013
Consumer Action doesn't agree that the regulatory burden on motor traders is excessive. The second hand car market is a significant source of consumer detriment and warrants higher, not lower,...
Read MoreSubmission: Post Implementation Review of Ban on Mortgage Exit Fees
November 13, 2013
Consumer Action has made a submission to the Post Implementation Review of the ban on mortgage exit fees....
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