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December 23, 2020 12:14 pm AEDT
Second warning about tradesman who allegedly owes $16,000
December 23, 2020 9:12 am AEDT
Avoid Being Ripped Off This Christmas – Know Your Rights
December 22, 2020 9:45 am AEDT
Origin Energy pays penalty for allegedly misleading electricity customers
December 21, 2020 1:02 pm AEDT
ACCC welcomes safety and information standards for button batteries
December 21, 2020 11:18 am AEDT
ACCC takes Lorna Jane to court over ‘Anti-virus Activewear’ claims
December 21, 2020 10:08 am AEDT
1st Energy admits it likely misled Tasmanian consumers
December 17, 2020 4:33 pm AEDT
A very 2020 Christmas message about those unwanted gifts
December 17, 2020 12:08 pm AEDT
Consumer crackdown sees builder cop $25,500 fine
December 15, 2020 9:00 pm AEDT
Australian consumers supported during challenging year
December 15, 2020 10:18 am AEDT
ACCC alleges RFG engaged in unconscionable and misleading conduct
December 15, 2020 6:18 am AEDT
Jetstar’s domestic flying in 2021 to exceed pre-COVID levels as travel demand for low fares travel rises
December 10, 2020 4:45 pm AEDT
Release of ACCC perishable agricultural goods inquiry report
December 9, 2020 12:10 pm AEDT
Advice for travellers affected by COVID-19 confusion and cancellations
December 8, 2020 9:16 pm AEDT
CMA advises government on new regulatory regime for tech giants
December 8, 2020 2:18 pm AEDT
Health funds pay policyholders $500 million less due to COVID-19
December 7, 2020 11:02 am AEDT
Kogan to pay $350,000 for misleading tax time promotion
December 7, 2020 9:12 am AEDT
ACCC issues public warning notice about Unfair Dismissals Direct
December 4, 2020 3:06 pm AEDT
Newcastle lawyer honoured for commitment to social justice
December 3, 2020 7:16 pm AEDT
Talent agent to pay almost $12,000 for taking payments from aspiring models and failing to deliver
December 3, 2020 12:22 pm AEDT
Australian Retailers Association partners with legal firm Hitch Advisory
December 2, 2020 11:56 am AEDT
Toyota undertakes to improve consumer guarantees compliance
December 1, 2020 2:02 pm AEDT
Commercial lawyer appointed to District Court
November 27, 2020 8:10 pm AEDT
CMA welcomes government response to digital advertising study
November 26, 2020 9:12 pm AEDT
COVID-19 refunds CMA warns wedding firms over unfair practices
November 26, 2020 9:40 am AEDT
Telstra in court over unconscionable sales to Indigenous consumers
November 25, 2020 9:45 am AEDT
Travel problems top list of COVID-19-related reports
November 24, 2020 11:55 am AEDT
UGL to restore shorter payment terms for small business suppliers
November 23, 2020 8:40 am AEDT
E-commerce businesses pledge to strengthen product safety online
November 20, 2020 4:58 pm AEDT
Court finds Jayco misled a consumer but otherwise dismisses ACCC’s case
November 10, 2020 12:49 pm AEDT
Penalties to be introduced for unfair contract terms
November 9, 2020 11:03 pm AEDT
Health survey sales tricks hurt older Australians: CHOICE Shonkys
November 9, 2020 9:40 am AEDT
Birds Eye’s owners amend ‘Made in Australia’ labelling for frozen fish
November 5, 2020 1:12 pm AEDT
ADT Security undertakes to refund customers and remove unfair terms
November 5, 2020 7:16 am AEDT
COVID-19 brings record level of travel-related complaints to Commerce Commission
November 4, 2020 12:01 pm AEDT
Trivago loses appeal after misleading consumers over hotel ads
November 3, 2020 9:10 pm AEDT
CMA issues draft guidance on consumer law for IVF sector
November 2, 2020 9:20 pm AEDT
CMA to examine if ‘eco-friendly’ claims are misleading
October 29, 2020 12:17 pm AEDT
EZ Smile pays penalty for alleged misleading statements on its website
October 27, 2020 10:04 am AEDT
Agrison allegedly misled tractor buyers about warranty and aftersales services
October 22, 2020 11:32 am AEDT
Fuji Xerox in court over alleged unfair contract terms
October 21, 2020 12:38 pm AEDT
Law changes needed to tackle market power
October 15, 2020 10:45 am AEDT
Amaysim and Lycamobile pay penalties over ads for ‘unlimited’ mobile plans
October 12, 2020 10:38 am AEDT
First stage quad bike safety measures now mandatory
October 9, 2020 9:42 pm AEDT
Jonathan Scott to be interim chair of Competition and Markets Authority
October 8, 2020 2:38 pm AEDT
False testimonials land solar company in hot water
October 2, 2020 1:04 pm AEST
Viagogo to pay $7 million for misleading consumers
October 1, 2020 2:40 pm AEST
Federal Court dismisses case against Employsure
September 30, 2020 1:34 pm AEST