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Inquiry into supermarket bullying misses the real issue of duopoly power
Consumers Federation of AustraliaBy Christine Parker, Monash University The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) announced last week that it is investigating claims that Coles and...
View ArticleSenate support for NT ‘cash for containers’ scheme
Consumers Federation of AustraliaThe unanimous vote (motion below) in the Senate to support continued operation of the Northern Territory’s Cash for Containers program is a welcome breakthrough, after...
View ArticleContainer deposits system explained to local councils
Consumers Federation of AustraliaThere has been much news recently of the Coca Cola v Northern Territory controversy about the NT container deposit law. In response, the Boomerang Alliance has been...
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Baseload power is a myth: even intermittent renewables will work
Consumers Federation of Australia By Mark Diesendorf The future of civilisation and much biodiversity hangs to a large degree on whether we can replace fossil fuels – coal, oil and gas – with clean,...
View ArticleDoes your wood heater conform to Australian Standards?
Consumers Federation of AustraliaAustralians have been burning wood for centuries to keep themselves warm in winter. Many still enjoy the warmth and comfort of a wood heater. Scientists have shown that...
View ArticleCall for submissions on reducing emissions from wood heaters
Consumers Federation of AustraliaCOAG Standing Council on Environment and Water seeks public input Public consultation On 11 April 2013, the Council of Australian Governments Standing Council on...
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Does product environmental foot-printing help? Mostly ‘no’.
Consumers Federation of Australiaby John Henry John Henry is CFA’s representative on the Standards Australia mirror committee EV-003 Environmental labelling, and an Australian delegate to the meetings...
View ArticleCHOICE says palm oil labelling is unclear
Consumers Federation of AustraliaArnott’s, Coca Cola and Nestle all label palm oil as vegetable oil CHOICE says unclear labelling of products containing palm oil is not allowing consumers to make...
View ArticleConsumers rate food, energy and security online as biggest concerns
Consumers Federation of AustraliaSo what issues do consumers think are the most important? In October 2012, the CFA Consumer Issues Survey asked consumers to rate the relative importance of common...
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More solar, less power demand, higher prices: does it add up?
Consumers Federation of AustraliaBy Laura Eadie, University of Technology, Sydney If I install solar panels and a car battery to run my air conditioner, should I pay higher electricity network fees?...
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Garnaut reconciles economic growth and conservation
Consumers Federation of AustraliaBy Michelle Grattan, University of Canberra Ross Garnaut warned against over-playing the dangers of economic growth damaging the ecosystems AAP/Julian Smith Economist...
View ArticleCFA publishes Consumer Agenda 2013
Consumers Federation of AustraliaWhoever forms the next government, CFA and its members would like to see increased attention to priority consumer issues. CFA and its members have developed a Consumer...
View ArticleWill free-range egg claims crack under the spotlight?
Consumers Federation of AustraliaNSW Fair Trading has been asked to investigate potentially misleading “free-range” egg claims after CHOICE found that consumers are paying double the price of cage eggs...
View Articleecoeggs revealed as People’s Choice Shonkiest Shonky winner
Consumers Federation of AustraliaFollowing the 8th annual Shonky Awards last week, CHOICE launched a ‘People’s Choice Shonkiest Shonky’ poll, inviting members of the public to vote for their favourite...
View ArticleRepeal of carbon price will expose broken, uncompetitive energy markets
Consumers Federation of AustraliaPoliticians and policy makers who believe a move away from carbon pricing will result in a drop in retail electricity prices haven’t been paying attention – Australia’s...
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New service helps consumer choose gifts that mean more
Consumers Federation of Australia CFA member Ethical Consumers Australia has launched a new online service, Checking it Twice, was launched today to help Australians choose gifts that are great for...
View ArticleCHOICE helps to lay down the law on free-range eggs claims
Consumers Federation of AustraliaIn a major coup for consumers, CHOICE’s Super Complaint on shonky egg claims should see the law finally laid down on what “free range” really means. Fed up with...
View ArticleChoice welcomes ACCC free-range egg crackdown
Consumers Federation of AustraliaCHOICE has welcomed the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission’s (ACCC) decision to pursue two egg producers for misleading ‘free-range’ claims. The ACCC is...
View ArticleFree-range porkies: what’s really on the Christmas table?
Consumers Federation of AustraliaIf you’re looking to put some pork on your fork this holiday, you may find yourself paying up to 600% more for free-range products. A CHOICE review has found a lack of...
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CHOICE asks how Aussie is our craft beer?
Consumers Federation of AustraliaWhile beer consumption has been falling since the 1970s, Australia’s demand for quality is higher than ever with a record 150 breweries brewing craft beer across the...
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