Tag Archives: misleading

ACCC executes perfect hit on Telstra, Optus and Vodafone

Posted on 15 September 2009 by Peter Moon

After months of secret negotiations, Telstra, Optus & Voda have rolled over and ‘offered’ ACCC a court enforceable undertaking … equivalent to court injunctions … to stamp out false advertising in the broadband and telephony industry. When legal advisers warn second and … Continue reading →

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Bank of Queensland finances telco scam

Posted on 2 September 2009 by Peter Moon

Finance companies are racing against time to squeeze money out of Australian small businesses before a major Federal Court case shows that their contracts are unenforceable. Two separate groups of telco companies promoted the notorious telco equipment / finance / servces bundling … Continue reading →

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Oh, no ! Dodo !

Posted on 4 June 2009 by Peter Moon

We admit that we’re fascinated by Dodo.  Do they even know there’s a Trade Practices Act, despite being dealt with by ACCC for serious breaches ? Take a look at the Naked DSL advert in the top left hand corner of Dodo’s … Continue reading →

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