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Monthly Archives: October 2009

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Submission: Inquiry into State Government Taxation and Debt

Consumer Action welcomes the opportunity to make a submission to the Economic Development and Infrastructure Committee‘s Inquiry into State Government Taxation and Debt. The Inquiry terms of referenc...
October 30, 2009

Media release: Consumer win sets up precedent for others burnt by Kleenmaid collapse

Consumer Action Law Centre has successfully represented a couple who sought to recover thousands of dollars from a linked credit provider who financed their purchase of kitchen goods from Kleenmaid Pt...
October 21, 2009

Media release: New credit reporting – silver lining masks big grey cloud

Consumer Action Law Centre has welcomed aspects of the Government's proposed reforms to credit reporting in Australia. However we question whether the steps forward for consumers on complaint handling...
October 15, 2009

Media release: Consumer Action Law Centre warns the public about telephone scam falsely using its name

Consumer Action Law Centre warns the public that scammers are contacting people falsely claiming to be an employee or representative of Consumer Action. Carolyn Bond, Consumer Action co-CEO, said tha...
October 8, 2009

Media release: Regulator’s report opens door to private operators in Victorian water sector

Consumer groups warn that the delivery of water services in Victoria could be radically changed, following the release of a report from the Essential Services Commission (ESC) today. The State Govern...
October 3, 2009

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