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Australian banks should reimburse scam victims, ACCC and consumer advocates say

‘Glaring lack of regulations’ means Australia is a ‘wild, wild west’, Consumer Action Law Centre policy officer says

The Guardian - AU

Renewal of Qantas-Emirates partnership is not the best deal, travel agents say

Travel he travel industry has expressed concerns about the impact of a partnership between Qantas and Emirates airlines.

The New Daily

How to not get caught in the million dollars a day of scams in Australia

With little chance of getting money back if you are a victim, take these measures to protect yourself from unsolicited calls, texts and emails

The Guardian - AU

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Adam thought he was starting a new job, until he lost $28,000. What are recruitment scams and how are they targeting job seekers?

It is the scam that preys on the most-vulnerable feeling that job seekers have: hope. Here is what recruitment scams are and how they are targeting job seekers.

ABC News

‘Manipulative’: ACCC cracking down on dodgy social media influencers

Australians are being warned to think twice before believing what they see on social media platforms amid dodgy influencer marketing.

The New Daily

ACCC forecasts 2023 east coast gas shortage, despite federal government intervention

The competition watchdog warns committed east coast gas supplies could fall short in 2023 as it calls on providers to release more of their uncontracted supplies.

ABC News

Gas shortfall concerns downgraded: ACCC

Australia is not out of the woods when it comes to a domestic gas shortfall but there's enough uncontracted supply available to cover the gap.

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#NotAnAd: 100+ Aussie Influencers Are Getting A Hot Sexy ACCC Investigation For Breaking Rules

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Influencer crackdown in full swing as ACCC sweeps social media for hidden ads, undeclared sponsored posts

A cross-platform social media sweep launched this week by the consumer watchdog has already prompted more than 150 tip-offs, mostly in relation to influencers in the fields of beauty, lifestyle, fashion and parenting.

ABC News

Watchdog puts social influencers on notice

A callout from the consumer watchdog to identify social media influencers who are misleading their followers has received more than 150 tip-offs.

AAP

ACCC to crack down on misleading influencer endorsements across social media

Consumer watchdog received over 150 tip-offs about influencers who reportedly failed to disclose affiliations with products they were promoting

The Guardian - AU

Airlines rolled the dice in December, and consumers walked with their wallets

In a blow to airlines and tourism, Sydney and Melbourne's airports had fewer passengers pass through terminals recently than pre-COVID.

The New Daily

Emirates boosts flights to pre-pandemic levels in Australia

Emirates has increased its service in Australia, while ACCC believes the cost of airfares should soon return to pre-COVID levels.

The New Daily

Federal MPs, advocates call for mandated roaming to improve mobile phone reception in the bush

Mobile phone towers are locked to specific telecommunication providers, but mandatory roaming advocates say unlocking them is a simple process that will have big benefits for rural communities.

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Inflation is measured using a basket of goods. So how much have prices gone up?

Inflation is measured using a basket of goods. Here's how much the price of groceries, eating out and fuel has gone up since 2020.

The Guardian - AU

Consumer watchdog calls on public to report social media influencers failing to disclose posts as ads

Influencers who are in breach of the Australian Consumer Law can face penalties of up to $2.5m

ABC News

Influencers on notice as consumer watchdog sets sights on undisclosed ads on social media

Influencers and content creators are on notice to come clean about their commercial deals and income streams as Australia's consumer watchdog prepares for a sweep of social media platforms.

ABC News

Concerns over growing number of fires linked to lithium-ion batteries in e-scooters and e-bikes

Hundreds of e-scooters and e-bikes are catching fire in Australian homes, and firefighters fear without better education and stringent regulations, things could turn fatal.

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AAP

Government says bill relief is coming

Labor has defended the effectiveness of its gas price cap and says it will stop prices ballooning out of control.

The New Daily

Bonza doubles down on cheap flights, as other airlines drop prices

Budget airline Bonza has doubled down on its statement that airfares will start from $50 per hour spent in the air by its customers.

ABC News

2023 set to be 'huge year' for international travel with Australia returning to pre-pandemic levels

Searches for flights are soaring in Australia, according to data from Google. What are the top destinations Australians are flying off to? Here's what the latest data tells us.

AAP

Gas companies needed 'rules of the game'

The gas industry has defended decisions to pause new gas contract negotiations amid uncertainty about the federal government's energy price relief plan.

The Guardian - AU

Australian energy users call gas industry ‘a bunch of bullies’ amid claims of supply shortages

Producers argue Albanese government’s price cap intervention has ‘paralysed the market’

AAP

ACCC probe to ensure savers get fair deal

The treasurer has asked the consumer watchdog to investigate why interest rate increases on deposit products are often lower, slower or conditional.

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US farm machinery manufacturer John Deere allows farmers the right to repair tractors

US farm machine manufacturer John Deere and the American Farm Bureau Federation sign a memorandum of understanding that ensures farmers have the right to repair their own farm equipment.

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