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Research into the Australian debt collection industry

This report examines the debt collection industry in Australia. It aims to provide greater understanding of the industry and to identify structural issues or operational practices that may lead to problematic behaviours within the sector.
21 May 2015

Targeting scams: report of the ACCC on scam activity 2014

This report explains key trends in scam activity and highlights the impact of scams on the community.
18 May 2015

Targeting scams: report of the ACCC on scam activity 2013

This report explains key trends in scam activity and highlights the impact of scams on the community.

16 June 2014

More toys for under 3s covered by safety standard

Outlines the new requirements of the revised mandatory standard for toys for children under three.
27 May 2013

Product safety: Mandatory standards & bans

A list of products with mandatory standards regulated by the Competition and Consumer Act 2010 and enforced by the ACCC.
23 May 2013

New tobacco health warnings

Suppliers of tobacco within and into Australia have mandatory information requirements for health warnings on all tobacco products.
6 July 2012

Mandatory reporting for service & technicians: bulletin

This bulletin alerts service agents and technicians to the obligation to report serious injury, illness or death associated with consumer goods.
26 April 2012

Children's portable folding cots: supplier guide

This guide provides a summary of the legal requirements for supply of children’s portable folding cots, commonly known as folding cots.
21 December 2010

Reduced fire risk cigarettes - supplier guide

This guide provides a summary of the requirements for supply of reduced fire risk cigarettes.
21 December 2010

Lead & certain elements in children's toys and finger paints: bulletin

This bulletin outlines the acceptable migration levels of lead and other elements in children’s toys and finger paints under the mandatory standard that came into effect on 1 January 2010.
30 June 2010