September 2014 - Consumer Action Law Centre

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4 Sep 2014

September 2014

Dangerous waterslide and parking fees add to woes at Frankston’s Peninsula Aquatic and Recreation Centre
Frankston Standard Leader, 29 September 2014, Christian Tatman

Queensland Government-owned firm QIC Limited invests in payday lender Cash Converters, sparking concern from consumer advocates
ABC News, 25 September 2014, Liz Hobday

Harper Review needs to consider the consumer experience of competition
The Power to Persuade, 25 September 2014, Gerard Brody

How Aussies are cashing in on Alibaba’s bargains
The New Daily, 21 September 2014, Emily Chantiri

sInsurance rip-offs: Consumers warned to check fine print to avoid claims being rejected

Herald Sun, 15 September 2014, Karen Collier

Clawback fees charged by mortgage brokers for early exit could be in breach of Australian Consumer Law
News.com.au, 9 September 2014, Frank Chung

Consumer Action Law Centre warns against ‘credit repair’ companies promising quick-fix solutionsNews.com.au, 3 September 2014, Frank Chung

Federal Court slams payday lender for unconscionable conduct and breaches to consumer credit lawsSmart Company, 3 September 2014, Eloise Keating