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Chip in to save safe lending
In just two weeks, senators could decide whether to let the government axe safe lending laws – crucial consumer protections that were introduced to prevent the kinds of reckless lending that led to the global financial crisis.
Over 29,000 people have come together and signed the open letter to keep these laws in place. Now we want senators to hear about it in major newspapers so they know where their constituents stand.
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Defend safe lending protections
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Better water saving standards
Help make it easier for people to choose water saving products and keep the biggest water wasters off the market. -
Fairer travel refund rights
We need stronger protections in place so that people aren't left out of pocket when travel and holiday arrangements are delayed or cancelled. -
Stronger product safety laws
The things we buy shouldn't put us or our families at risk. Urge the government to introduce laws to ensure products sold in Australia are safe. -
Demand upfront funeral prices
Join the fight for price transparency and greater protections for grieving families by emailing your consumer affairs minister now. -
A win for hand sanitiser labelling
The government has announced new hand sanitiser regulations which require companies to clearly label the percentage of alcohol their products contain. -
Fairer banking and finance
Call on the banks to implement four measures to ensure people are treated fairly throughout the COVID-19 pandemic. -
Safer insurance during bushfires
It shouldn't be left to insurance companies to define words like 'fire'. Call on Treasurer Josh Frydenberg to implement a standard definition for natural disasters. -
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Water efficient products in Australia
Water rating labels on appliances are designed to tell you which products are best for the environment (and your wallet).
With the government currently reviewing this labelling scheme, we have an opportunity to make it easier for people to choose water saving products and keep the biggest water wasters off the market.
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