January 2015 - Consumer Action Law Centre

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12 Jan 2015

January 2015

Don’t mention the ‘P’ word
News.com.au, 31 January 2015, Frank Chung

Property spruiker facing legal action over rent-to-own scheme
Brisbane Times, 24 January 2014, Chris Vedelago

Former top banker in the consumer’s corner
The Age, 19 January 2015, Gerard Brody

Concern as online VET course completion drops, enrolments rise
The Saturday Age, 17 January 2015, Timna Jacks

AGL offers Victorians free power, but check the details
Herald Sun, 12 January 2015, Karen Collier

Payday lender Nimble Money under fire for ads offering help to people struggling to pay utility bills
ABC News, 12 January 2015, Clare Rawlinson

Watchdog puts leash on life insurance firm
News.com.au, 8 January 2015, Frank Chung

Suncorp firm under ASIC scrutiny over ‘deficiencies’ in insurance advice
Sydney Morning Herald, 7 January 2015, Georgia Wilkins