Consumer groups call on Government to block scammers this Valentine’s Day
New protections needed to cover key businesses enabling romance scammers. A coalition of consumer advocacy groups, financial counselling organisations and community legal centres, including CHOICE,...
Consumer groups welcome consultation on reforms to stop unfair trading and strengthen consumer guarantees
Consumer groups have welcomed the release of Exposure Draft Legislation on Unfair Trading Practices, including two specific prohibitions targeting subscription traps and drip pricing. Consumer Acti...
We’re HIRING! A Senior Human Resources Partner
Job description Permanent full-time position, part time considered $113,414.69 to $118,428.20 (pro rata for part time) depending on skills and experience, plus 14% superannuation Consumer...
We’re HIRING: A Senior Project Officer
12-month maximum term - full-time position (part time considered) Salary Range: $113,414.69 To $118,428.20 depending on skills and experience, plus 14% superannuation (pro rata for part time)...
Information Request: Deferred Sales Model Class Exemptions
The Financial Rights Legal Centre (Financial Rights) and Consumer Action Law Centre (Consumer Action) long held position has been that there should be few if any exemptions at all to the Deferred Sale...
‘Ongoing and significant harms’: New data shows millions still lost to scams in late 2025
Fresh data from Consumer Action Law Centre’s frontline services in the final quarter of 2025 confirms what Scamwatch reported throughout the year: Australians are still losing millions to scammers, wi...
We’re HIRING: A Legal Assistant
Legal Assistant Consumer Action Law Centre Job description Permanent full-time position, (part-time hours will be considered). Salary Range: $78,678.33 to $84,365.92 depending on skill...
Scam prevention laws must plug the gaps and guarantee fair compensation say consumer advocates
Joint submission warns current design leaves major scam channels uncovered, delays real protections, and will fail victims without a workable dispute resolution pathway Australia’s leading consumer...
