CHOICE study sparks surcharge investigation

Senate approves inquiry into unfair retail surcharging

18 Nov 2010 | The Australian Government has agreed to investigate whether retailers are engaging in profiteering from additional surcharges

Palm oil supplier gets the thumbs down

In the face of green protests, fast-food king shops elsewhere.

12 Oct 2010 | US fast-food giant Burger King will no longer buy palm oil from Sinar Mas.

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Mobility scooters

Get a health check-up first and follow these commonsense tips to skilled and safe scootering.

2 Sep 2010 | Accidents, causing head injuries, fractures and fatality can occur on mobility scooters.

Your feedback is needed

The National Legal Profession Reform Taskforce wants your views on proposed reforms

20 Jul 2010 |

Green nappies

What are the greenest nappy options for your baby?

6 Jul 2010 | Nappy manufacturers Kimberly-Clark and EcoQuest are accusing one another of 'greenwashing' consumers.

Move to stamp out scalping

The Commonwealth Consumer Affairs Advisory Council reviews ticket onselling

1 Jul 2010 | Federal consumer affairs body looks into ticket onselling and scalping.

Prices increase so we can fight the good fight

29 Jun 2010 |

Message from the CEO

An IT overhaul has caused major problems on the website.

22 Jun 2010 |

ACCC action against Greenswitch

GreenPower retailer accepted consumers' money but then failed to buy the promised renewable energy certificates.

10 Jun 2010 | Greenswitch was a government accredited renewable enery retailer, but failed to use consumers' payments to purchase certificates as promised. The ACCC took action but has now accused the retailer of breaking more promises - this time court enforceable ones.

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Profits without penalties

NAB’s $2.2 billion profit in six months proves a Big Four bank can improve its consumer products and still generate enormous profits.

27 May 2010 | NAB’s $2.2 billion profit in six months proves a Big Four bank can improve its consumer products and still generate enormous profits.

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