Why improved consumer protections for default judgment cases are needed
November 11, 2013
New case study illustrates why Consumer Action is seeking improved consumer protections for default judgment cases....
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Media release: Repeal of carbon price to expose broken, uncompetitive energy markets
November 7, 2013
Politicians and policy makers who believe a move away from carbon pricing will result in a drop in retail electricity prices haven’t been paying attention – Australia’s retail energy markets...
Read MoreSubmission: Carbon tax repeal legislation
November 6, 2013
Consumer Action has provided a submission to the consultation on the Federal Government’s carbon tax repeal legislation....
Read MoreSubmission: Access to Justice Arrangements
November 4, 2013
Consumer Action has provided a submission to the Productivity Commission on its Issues Paper, Access to Justice Arrangements....
Read MoreMedia release: Cash Converters sued for breaching its responsible lending obligations
October 31, 2013
Two Cash Converters franchises are being sued in the Magistrates Court by a Victorian mother who received 83 payday loans over three and a half years–54 of which were loans...
Read MoreJoint submission: Independent Review of the Financial Ombudsman Service
October 29, 2013
Consumer Action and Consumer Credit Legal Centre (NSW) have coordinated and written a joint consumer submission to the independent review of the Financial Ombudsman Service....
Read MoreSubmission: The performance of the Australian Securities and Investments Commission
October 22, 2013
Consumer Action Law has made a submission to the Senate Economics References Committee inquiry into the performance of the Australian Securities and Investments Commission....
Read MoreMedia release: Review finds online lenders are reluctant to embrace the spirit of new regulations
October 22, 2013
A review has found that some online lenders providing ’payday loans’ are reluctant to embrace the spirit of new regulations intended to provide consumers with sufficient warnings about the hazards...
Read MorePress statement: Consumer groups welcome desalination plant refinancing
October 15, 2013
Consumer Action Law Centre and Consumer Utilities Advocacy Centre have welcomed news that Melbourne households would benefit from the early refinancing of the desalination plant project....
Read MoreMedia release: Federal Court finds Do Not Knock Sign is ‘an unambiguous request to leave the premises’
October 11, 2013
Consumer Action has welcomed today’s Federal Court ruling that the sticker is legally enforceable under the Australian Consumer Law. The decision means ignoring the sticker could lead to a fine...
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