October 2014
Power companies given ‘green light’ to bait and switch, consumer advocates say
news.com.au, 24 October 2014, Frank Chung
Retailers forced to be upfront about rising electricity prices
Canberra Times, 24 October 2014, Emma Kelly
Veda accused of another breach of the Credit Reporting Privacy Code
Banking Day, 22 October 2014, John Kavanagh
Energy ombudsman reports surge in gas and electricity shut-off disputes
The Age, 16 October 2014, Beau Donelly
Running out of time, Premier Denis Napthine defends Coalition’s parliamentary record
The Age, 13 October 2014, Henrietta Cook
Liberals ditch 20 Bills in legislation backflip
Herald Sun, 13 October 2014, Annika Smethurst and James Campbell
‘No reason’ not to ban commissions, consumer advocates say
Sydney Morning Herald, 10 October 2014, Michael Koziol
Smart meter cost blowout threatens to add $520 to many power bills
Herald Sun, 10 October 2014, Karen Collier
Dodgy employers investigated over ‘exploitation’ of 457 visa holders
SBS, 8 October 2014, Abby Dinham & Manpreet Singh
CarePark defends management of carpark at the Peninsula Aquatic Recreation Centre
Frankston Standard Leader, 6 October 2014, Chris Tatman
VCAT consumer cases hit low as fees rise
The Age, 5 October 2014, Beau Donelly