July 2014 - Consumer Action Law Centre

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28 Jul 2014

July 2014

All power to the energy companies when it comes to adjusting prices
The Age, 31 July 2014, Brian Robins

Vulnerable in a cry for help
Herald Sun, 30 July 2014, Editorial

Cold-hearted power companies tell shivering pensioners to rug up
Herald Sun, 30 July 2014, Karen Collier

Air conditioning installer fined $120,000 for failing to supply goods and services
Smartcompany.com.au, 30 July 2014, Andrew Sadauskas

Consider opt out costs when getting a loan: Consumer Action Law Centre
Property Observer, 28 July 2014, Jennifer Duke

Life after debt with payday lendingThe Saturday Paper, 26 July 2014, Jonathan Pearlman

Customers hit with rising ATM fees five years after Reserve Bank said it would lower banking costs
news.com.au, 14 July 2014, John Rolf

Law student scores victory after being slapped with fine while searching for change
Herald Sun, 8 July 2014, Karen Collier