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Airlines extend expiry dates as travellers struggle to redeem billions in flight credits

Travel plans disrupted by the pandemic have left Australians with more than one billion dollars of flight credits. But there is growing evidence that the system is too hard to use, with travellers forced to forfeit thousands of dollars in unused credits.

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Big tech still using anti-competitive techniques that are now banned big foreign markets

Big tech is still slugging Australian consumers with competitive behaviours that have been banned in the US and EU, consumer advocates say

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Regulator clears Aust Post stamp hike

The competition regulator has cleared Australia Post's plan to hike the cost of sending letters and packages and take the price of a stamp to $1.20.

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Consumer compo, $3m fine for dodgy claims

Those who wrongly thought their health fund would cover a teledentistry's teeth straightening product will be allowed to seek compensation after a court ruling.

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Australia’s consumer watchdog calls for new laws to stop scams and rein in anti-competitive behaviour online

ACCC report says digital platforms expose users and businesses to ‘harms’ as it pushes for overhaul

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Competition watchdog examining energy market interventions including possible price caps

War-induced price shocks being felt by households and businesses require government to step in, Treasury says

The Guardian - AU

Tanya Plibersek to announce $12m for crackdown on shonky water trading practices

ACCC to oversee reform of water market which emerged after Murray-Darling Basin changes meant water allocations could be traded

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‘Appalled’: ACCC deputy calls for review into corporate data handling as scam reports surge

Australians should think twice before handing their personal data over to companies, the ACCC deputy chair says.

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Scammers ‘relentlessly targeting Australians’: How to protect yourself

The ACC's Scamwatch has revealed scammers are "relentlessly targeting Australians". here's what to look out for.

The New Daily

Treasury backs intervention in Australian energy market to ‘quickly’ reduce prices

‘War-driven price shocks’ signal possible need for government intervention to address energy costs, Treasury secretary says

The Guardian - AU

NT Police issue cybercrime warning after two businesses handover more than $1 million to scammers

Police are warning Northern Territory businesses to be alert for online scams after "numerous" incidents of cybercrime targeting real estate and building companies.

ABC News

Ransom warning for exposed Medibank customers as insurer reveals grim hack details

Australians are being warned to brace for personal ransom emails and texts after private health insurer Medibank revealed millions are hit.

The New Daily

Australians lost almost half a billion dollars to scammers in nine months — and that's only what we know about

Between January and September this year, Australians lost $424.8 million to scammers. But those figures are likely only the tip of the iceberg, with just 13 per cent of victims reporting crimes to Scamwatch.

ABC News

Australian farmers are being treated like mushrooms when it comes to fertiliser pricing

Farmers are being taken for mugs because there is no published price for one of the biggest inputs to farming

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ACCC pushes for tougher gas regulations

The government and the consumer watchdog are assessing several options to rein in soaring gas prices, including a mandatory code for gas retailers.

AAP

Childcare cost inquiry details unveiled

The terms of reference for a consumer watchdog inquiry into the childcare system have been revealed.

The Guardian - AU

Threaten Australian gas companies with export limits to rein in domestic prices, former ACCC boss says

Exclusive: Rod Sims argues federal government needs to be tougher, stating ‘it just needs the threat and I think they will act’

The Guardian - AU

Federal budget: Jim Chalmers flags intervention in energy market as prices surge

ACCC to review gas industry as Labor’s budget forecasts point to a 56% rise in power prices over the next two years

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The Guardian - AU

Fitbit taken to court by ACCC for allegedly misleading customers on refunds and replacements

Google-owned company accused of misleading consumers about their rights under Australian law

The New Daily

Google-owned Fitbit sued over refund rights

Google-owned fitness tech firm Fitbit has been dragged to federal court over claims it misled Australians about their refund rights.

ABC News

Sunday surcharges are becoming more common at restaurants. What are the rules? Where does the money go?

More businesses are increasing their prices on Sundays to keep up with soaring produce prices and hospitality wages and industry bodies say we should get used to it.

ABC News

What are some of the common scams going around the moment? How can I protect myself?

Scams and identity theft were big problems in Australia long before the Optus data breach put many of us on alert. Here are some of the common scams going around right now.

ABC News

Scams, the Optus data breach and keeping your personal data secure — here are the top tips to help you avoid falling victim

ACCC deputy chair Delia Rickard, AFP Superintendent Brad Marden, veteran cybersecurity journalist Jeremy Kirk, and triple j Hack reporter James Purtill dropped by to help you identify scammers and how to avoid their tricks. Catch up on the full Q&A.

ABC News

Have you been targeted by a scam or fallen victim to one? We'd like to hear your story

With scams on the rise, affecting people of all ages, we want to hear about your encounter with scams so we can shed light on the issue.

ABC News

ACCC issues warning as farmers hit by online scammers taking advantage of supply shortages

The watchdog says "ruthless" con artists have led to hundreds of reports of fraudulent sales being made this year.

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