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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.

The New Daily · Oct 24, 2022

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 · Oct 22, 2022

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 · Oct 17, 2022

Information commissioner, ACMA to investigate Optus data hack

Further investigations by the information commissioner and the communications authority are being launched into the Optus cyber attack that affected millions of customers last month.

ABC News · Oct 11, 2022

ACCC begins ‘greenwashing’ crackdown on companies’ false environmental claims

Boss of competition regulator says scrutiny of climate claims, including over carbon credits, will be an enforcement priority

The Guardian - AU · Oct 11, 2022

Treasurer rules out Medicare levy hike

Lifting the Medicare levy to funnel more funds into the strained public healthcare system is not on the Albanese government's agenda.

AAP · Oct 5, 2022

Scams are on the increase, and the police and banks might not help you

Financial scams are rising dramatically and the police and banks probably won't help you if you get stung, according to experts in the field.

The New Daily · Oct 4, 2022

ACCC to crack down on 'greenwashing'

Australia's consumer watchdog has launched internet sweeps to identify businesses guilty of "greenwashing".

AAP · Oct 4, 2022

ARM Architecture and former director hit by ACCC court action over design tender for Charles Darwin University campus

Australia's consumer watchdog is alleging the architectural firm which won one a major tender for Charles Darwin University's new CBD campus engaged in bid rigging by asking competitors not to bid.

ABC News · Sep 30, 2022

Ruling on Telstra-TPG deal due in December

The competition watchdog says it needs more time to assess Telstra and TPG's network sharing pact and will likely rule on it in early December.

AAP · Sep 30, 2022