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Ban on unfair trading practices welcome
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Today’s announcement from Prime Minister Anthony Albanese, Treasurer Jim Chalmers and Assistant Treasurer Stephen Jones reflects consistent efforts from consumer advocates to improve shady practices employed by some businesses, and particularly digital platforms.
Unfair practices cost consumers more than just money – it costs them valuable time, reduces consumer confidence in markets and distort consumers’ ability to make free choices. ‘Unfair’ trading practices fall into a category of conduct which can be harmful, subtly manipulative or exploitative, but don’t reach a legal benchmark for unconscionable conduct – which is illegal. This reform will plug the gap between the law and community expectations.
ACCAN CEO Carol Bennett welcomed this move from the Prime Minister and urged the government to consider any reforms which result in better consumer outcomes.
ACCAN Evidence to the Senate Hearing into Misinformation and Disinformation Laws
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On Friday 11 October, ACCAN CEO Carol Bennett and Deputy CEO Dr. Gareth Downing appeared before the Environment and Communications Legislation Committee. The Committee was hearing views on the Communications Legislation Amendment (Combatting Misinformation and Disinformation) Bill 2024.
The full transcript of their appearance can be found below, or on the Parliament of Australia website.
Read more: ACCAN Evidence to the Senate Hearing into Misinformation and Disinformation Laws
Write comment (0 Comments)NBN to remain an asset for all Australians
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ACCAN has today welcomed the Albanese Government’s introduction of legislation to the parliament to keep the National Broadband Network in public ownership.
ACCAN supports NBN Co in its mission to deliver affordable, accessible, high-speed broadband to all Australians. This legislation ensures that the public interest will remains front and centre.
Australian taxpayers have outlaid nearly $60 billion for the construction of the NBN in the 15 years since it was established.