October 2013 - Consumer Action Law Centre

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9 Oct 2013

October 2013

VCOSS concerned over ‘discriminatory’ new Victorian energy concessions
ABC Online, 11 October 2013

AGL facing $50k fine for ignoring a Do Not Knock sign
Herald Sun, 11 October 2013

AGL faces $50k fine for door knocking
Sydney Morning Herald, 11 October 2013

Anger over energy rebate lottery
Herald Sun, 10 October 2013, Karen Collier

Lawyers start $40 million class action against Cash Converters
ABC Radio PM, 10 October 2013, Mandie Sami

Is it too soon to talk Christmas?
Herald Sun, 1 October 2013, Karina Barrymore