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People still getting duped by Internet domain scams 
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People still getting duped by Internet domain scams

by Krishan Sharma  |  27 Mar 2013  |  Comment now
Falling to domain name scam could cost you in the order of $8,000, warns consumer watchdog ACCC.
TPG, Telstra contracts labelled "unfair" 
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TPG, Telstra contracts labelled "unfair"

by Allie Coyne  |  15 Mar 2013  |  Comment now
Telstra and TPG as well as other telecommunications providers have altered their contracts as a result of allegations they are unfair.
ACCC says fake online reviews give "unfair advantage" 
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ACCC says fake online reviews give "unfair advantage"

by Daniel James  |  22 Feb 2013  |  Comment now
The ACCC has announced it is interested in receiving complaints about fake online reviews
Buying a franchise? The ACCC's free "buying a franchise" online course 
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Buying a franchise? The ACCC's free "buying a franchise" online course

by William Maher  |  31 Jan 2013  |  Comment now
More than 3,500 people have signed up to this free web course for want-to-be franchisees.
Queensland medical practice links costs of faxes to carbon price 
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Queensland medical practice links costs of faxes to carbon price

by William Maher  |  17 Oct 2012  |  Comment now
A medical practice gets into hot water over increasing charges for faxes and linking it to the carbon price.
Woolly claims land Gold Coast company in trouble 
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Woolly claims land Gold Coast company in trouble

by William Maher  |  4 Oct 2012  |  Comment now
Sheepskin and wool bedding sold to Korean and Chinese tourists visiting the Gold Coast has resulted in a $55,000 fine.
What are the risks of buying "grey market" technology? 
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What are the risks of buying "grey market" technology?

by Rosalyn Page  |  21 Aug 2012  |  Comment now
The so-called “grey market” can save you cash, but could it cost you more in the long run?
iPad accessory case recalled over fire, shock fears 
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iPad accessory case recalled over fire, shock fears

21 Aug 2012  |  Comment now
An all-in-one iPad accessory kit has been recalled by the ACCC due to the possibility of electric shock and fire.
ACCC to answer carbon tax questions tomorrow 
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ACCC to answer carbon tax questions tomorrow

by Anthony Caruana  |  15 Aug 2012  |  Comment now
Tomorrow you will have a chance to ask your burning questions about the carbon tax.
Tactics, battle plans for small business at Melbourne event 
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Tactics, battle plans for small business at Melbourne event

by William Maher  |  2 Aug 2012  |  Comment now
From Coles to the carbon tax, here are four big things on the agenda at the NAB National Small Business Summit in Melbourne.
Some carbon tax "confusion", says ACCC 
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Some carbon tax "confusion", says ACCC

by William Maher  |  12 Jul 2012  |  Comment now
Working out how much the local rubbish tip should charge under the carbon price era is “very complex”, concedes the consumer watchdog.
Brumby's and Kogan: 2 different approaches to the carbon tax 
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Brumby's and Kogan: 2 different approaches to the carbon tax

by Anthony Caruana  |  6 Jul 2012  |  Comment now
What will this new tax will mean to your business? The responses of these two businesses are interesting.
ACCC raises alarm bells over five liquor takeovers 
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ACCC raises alarm bells over five liquor takeovers

by William Maher  |  2 Jul 2012  |  Comment now
But another 28 hotel buyouts are “unlikely” to substantially lessen competition, according to the Australian competition watchdog.
Funny business at the cash register 
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Funny business at the cash register

by William Maher  |  18 Jun 2012  |  Comment now
Shoppers will be able to call a special ACCC phone number to complain about unreasonable price increases blamed on the carbon tax.
How to complain about huge mobile phone bills 
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How to complain about huge mobile phone bills

by Rosalyn Page  |  15 Jun 2012  |  Comment now
You open the phone bill, see the figures and your heart stops. Here's what you can do next.
Carbon tax hall of shame: Houses, solar panels, taxi trips, weddings, gym memberships 
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Carbon tax hall of shame: Houses, solar panels, taxi trips, weddings, gym memberships

by William Maher  |  15 Jun 2012  |  Comment now
The ACCC has reportedly begun fielding complaints of carbon tax price hikes. Here are some of the highlights.
ACCC at "critical" decision point over grocery, liquor 
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ACCC at "critical" decision point over grocery, liquor

by William Maher  |  15 Jun 2012  |  Comment now
The watchdog warns of Wesfarmers and Woolworths expanding their power beyond supermarkets to liquor, home improvement and petrol.
Download a free carbon tax toolkit 
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Download a free carbon tax toolkit

by William Maher  |  29 May 2012  |  Comment now
Not sure what your business needs to do about the carbon tax? MYOB has released a freely downloadable guide.
Carbon tax countdown sparks scam alert 
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Carbon tax countdown sparks scam alert

by William Maher  |  18 May 2012  |  Comment now
Phone calls offering carbon price compensation aren’t a surprise windfall for your business, they’re a scam.
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