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Fuel excise reduction ends tonight, prices to increase by 25 cents a litre

Fuel is a big expense for caravanners Ken and Glenys Whalley. They have been on the road for 10 weeks and their fuel budget has doubled.

ABC News

Victims of 'Hi Mum' texting scam quadruple, support charity says it's just 'tip of the iceberg'

Scamwatch is warning a "sneaky and sophisticated" text message ruse targeting parents has already cost Australians almost $4 million.

ABC News

Why is the price of fuel going back up, yet again?

It's estimated that around $500 million in federal fuel excise revenue was lost for every month the cut was in place.

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TPG offers to pay $5m for overpromising NBN speeds after admitting breach of consumer law

Telco reaches agreement with ACCC to avoid contested hearing after 21,000 customers sold internet plans unable to hit top speeds

The Guardian - AU

Safe infant sleep: consumer groups say Australian product regulation lags

While Australia has some of the strongest safety standards in the world for some baby products, consumer groups say regulatory blind spots are putting infants at risk

The Guardian - AU

Government asks ACCC to investigate child care cost increases, provide interim report before subsidy change

The government says its decision to launch an inquiry into rising child care costs next year is to make sure its spending targets the main causes of price hikes.

ABC News

Calls for guaranteed compensation for delayed and cancelled flights, as holiday test looms

As Australians board planes for long weekends, school holidays and footy finals, airlines are facing calls from consumer advocates to guarantee compensation for flight delays and cancellations.

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The Temporary Fuel Discount Ends Soon You’re Fkn Telling Me These Have Been The Cheap Prices?

Great time to invest in a unicycle.

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Government, ACCC set sights on carbon credit fraud and corporate greenwashing

Businesses spruiking their environmental credentials with customers by 'greenwashing' have been put on notice by the consumer watchdog.

The New Daily

End of fuel excise discount shouldn't cause immediate petrol price spike, Treasurer says

The federal Treasurer says petrol prices shouldn't spike when a temporary discount on fuel taxes ends next week.

ABC News

Crisis in the skies: when will Australia’s aviation industry get back to normal?

Flight cancellations, expensive air fares and industrial action are just some of the woes travellers face as airlines struggle to rebound post-pandemic

The Guardian - AU

Milk processor Lactalis Australia found guilty of breaching dairy industry code of conduct

Lactalis Australia is the first milk processor in the country found to have breached the Dairy Code of Conduct since it was introduced in 2020.

ABC News

Retailer fined $266k over product claims

A major fashion retail group has been fined $266,000 for false claims on its websites that a face mask and a water bottle had received regulator approvals.

AAP

Fashion giant fined (again) over dodgy face mask claims

One of Australia's largest fashion conglomerates has been handed a $266,000 fine for misleading claims about face masks and hot water bottles

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ACCC considering issues raised over retailer Urban Rampage's use of Centrepay in disadvantaged communities

Operating across eight towns with large Indigenous populations, the clothing and homewares retailer has been slammed by financial counsellors over its business practices, which they say are predatory and exploit welfare recipients.

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Fuel is set to jump 25 cents this month and the European energy crisis could push diesel prices even higher, economist says

Fuel prices are set to jump by 25 cents a litre later this month — but the European energy crisis could send the price of diesel fuel even higher, says an energy economist.

The New Daily

Billions lost as online and telephone scams hit vulnerable victims hardest

Many of the victims of online and phone scams are those people least able to cop a further slap in the face, Madonna King writes.

The New Daily

ACCC eyes airlines as prices soar and service standards fall, with Jetstar a standout

The horror stories of stranded Jetstar passengers and continually canceled flights come as new data reveals Australians are suffering under soaring airfares and the worst airline service standards on record.

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The Guardian - AU

Qantas customer complaints under investigation as ACCC says airline not ‘realistic’ about flights it could serve

Consumer watchdog says cancellations at record levels outside of pandemic and predicts more travel chaos at Christmas

ABC News

Airfare increase the highest in a decade and flights fuller than ever, ACCC report warns

The price of a discount domestic ticket has risen by 56 per cent since late 2020, and flights are fuller than ever, according to the consumer watchdog.

The Guardian - AU

Losses from ‘heart-wrenching’ puppy scams increase 1,000% over last two years

Australian consumer group Choice says people more vulnerable to being ripped off with fake dogs and cats during Covid pandemic

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Shift in power for workers needs a shift for consumers as well

The balance of power between consumers and dominant companies is as important as that between workers and corporations.

ABC News

Competition watchdog ordered to monitor fuel retailers ahead of return to full fuel excise

As the end of a temporary halving of Australia's fuel excise draws near, the ACCC is ordered to watch for fuel retailers seeking to take advantage of the hike.

AAP

Petrol price rises to further hit budgets

Regulators will watch for abnormal price hikes as motorists prepare to pay an extra 25c per litre for fuel when the excise returns to full later this month.

The Guardian - AU

Consumer watchdog will crack down on petrol price gouging when tax cut ends, Labor says

Federal government also confirms pension and jobseeker will rise 4% in line with consumer price index, as parliament returns

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