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Mental health discrimination by insurers: new report …

WEBThe Australian Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC) should immediately investigate how life insurers treat people with past or current mental health conditions, …

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OurHealth is here!

WEBThe OurHealth website, www.ourhealth.org.au, an initiative of the Consumers Health Forum made possible by the Australian Government funded CHF Our Health, Our Community …

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Federal Government Opens Consultation on Feasibility Study for …

WEBThe Federal Department of Health and Aged Care has engaged a project team led by the University of Wollongong to deliver a feasibility study on options to limit unhealthy food …

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New research highlights urgent need to close digital divide for

WEBNew analysis commissioned by the Australian Communications Consumer Action Network (ACCAN) shows that urgent action is needed to address the digital divide in remote …

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Free Access to Australian Standards

WEBAs a consumer, access to standards can help you become more informed about what to expect from product and service providers. In August 2023, Standards Australia …

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World Consumer Rights Day 2024 – ‘Fair and responsible AI for …

WEBOriginal media release by Consumers International (8/11/2023).. Every year on March 15 the consumer movement celebrates?World Consumer Rights Day, raising global …

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Proposed Health Practitioner Regulation National Law Reforms

WEBIn February 2023, health ministers announced they would take action to ensure the management of professional misconduct by health practitioners relating to sexual …

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Home trampolines and safety

WEBThe Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) has tips on Trampoline safety and has completed a Proposed regulation of domestic trampolines – Draft …

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Liquid breakfasts should up and go

WEBLiquid breakfasts have on average 1.5% fibre, which is well below the 10% benchmark for high fibre. It is grains away from the 39.5% fibre offered by some bran cereals.”. “The …

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Information for NDIS participants on the impact of COVID-19 on …

WEBThe National Disability Insurance Agency (NDIA) has a dedicated webpage for NDIS participants about COVID-19. The webpage includes information about: The impact of …

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Queensland Consumers Association

WEBThe Queensland Consumers’ Association is a non-profit organisation established in 1976 to advance the interests of Queensland consumers. The Association’s members work in …

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ASICs' Money Health Check tools

WEBASIC has recently released a new Money Health Check.. The Money Health Check helps you take control of your money. It asks you some easy questions about your personal …

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COTA: Federal Government Needs to Increase Services for All Ages

WEBOriginal media release, COTA (25/08/2023).. Patricia Sparrow, Chief Executive Officer of COTA Australia says the intergenerational reports crystalises the fact that we have a …

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60 Day Script Change Welcomed by Consumer Advocates

WEBResources: The Consumer Health Forum of Australia’s ’60 Day Scripts’ website, found here, provides free information about the changes to scripts and how to access them. …

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FCVic Appoints New Executive Officer

WEBFCVic Appoints New Executive Officer. Original media release from Financial Counselling Victoria (25/04/2023). The FCVic Board is pleased to announce the appointment of Zyl …

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Consumer Utilities Advocacy Centre

WEBEstablished in 2002, Consumer Utilities Advocacy Centre is a specialist consumer organization that provides fair outcomes for Victorian energy and water consumers …

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World Standards Day: Shared Vision for a Better World

WEBShared vision for a better world: incorporating UN Sustainable Development Goal 3 – Envision a world that is better, fairer, and more sustainable, prioritizing the well-being …

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Health insurers are scamming Australians with high-cost plus …

WEBCHOICE research has discovered that Australians purchasing some Silver Plus health insurance policies are losing hundreds of dollars every year. The research follows …

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