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Mortgage Broking: Consumer groups quit disingenuous consultation
Consumer groups ask Canberra to move quickly on bank payments to mortgage brokers Consumer groups have quit en masse from a mortgage broking industry forum, saying that the industry isn’t interested in doing the right thing by the community and has been disingenuous. CHOICE, Consumer......
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Increased consumer protections and removal of legal loopholes key Royal Commission recommendations (MEDIA RELEASE)
Increased consumer protections and removal of loopholes and exemptions are the key recommendations from the Hayne Royal Commission that will benefit everyday Australians says Consumer Action Law Centre. The Final Report and the Governmen...
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‘Super complaints’ to give voice to consumer groups (MEDIA RELEASE)
A proposal to empower consumer groups to make ‘super complaints’ to the consumer and competition watchdog will contribute to a fairer marketplace. The Australian Labor Party has announced a proposed ‘super complaint’ function for our consumer watchdog, the Australian Competit...
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‘Car-napping’ court win against car hire company
Consumer Action Law Centre (Consumer Action) has successfully defended a case brought by hire car company, Insurance Replacement Rentals (IRR), against Mr Makyle Mekonnen, a car accident victim. The case was heard in the Magistrates’ Court of Victoria. In an unpublished decision, the Court fou...
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