December 2013 - Consumer Action Law Centre

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6 Dec 2013

December 2013

Privacy concerns over new credit card reporting rules
ABC Online, 26 December 2013, Alison Caldwell

Planned financial advice changes ‘a step backwards’, say consumer groups
The World Today, 20 December 2013, Michael Janda

Consumer Action Law Centre warns against “buy houses fast” schemes
Diamond Valley Leader, 20 December 2013, Megan Bailey

Publicity Monster search engine ‘scam’ victims settle privately
The Age, 16 December 2013, Jane Lee

Borrowers punished for switching lenders through ‘clawback’ charges
Herald Sun, 11 December 2013, Karen Collier

Court action for electricity provider
ABC Radio’s PM, 5 November 2013, Caroline Winter