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22-09-2017: Article by Helen Kempton in Mercury titled, "Tasmania Police issue warning over latest email scam purporting to originate from Australia Post": http://www.themercury.com.au/news/scales-of-justice/tasmania-police-issue-warning-over-latest-email-scam-purporting-to-originate-from-australia-post/news-story/bcb370163a25abdcde733c8e58bad930
21-09-2017: Article by Matthew Doran and Henry Belot in ABC.net.au titled, "Global investment scam robbing Australians of millions each year as Government urged to act": http://www.abc.net.au/news/2017-09-21/investment-scam-robbing-australians-millions-called-to-be-banned/8965856
10-09-2017: Article by Frank Chung in News.com.au titled, "'I don't know why I'm so stupid': How accepting a friend request cost this Melbourne mum $570,000": http://www.news.com.au/finance/money/costs/i-dont-know-why-im-so-stupid-how-accepting-a-friend-request-cost-this-melbourne-mum-570000/news-story/2a9ba435274e1c8649c9f7ef8a689282
28-07-2017: Article by Lucia Stein in ABC.net.au titled, "iTunes scam: Why fraudsters are demanding payment with vouchers": http://www.abc.net.au/news/2017-07-27/why-are-scammers-demanding-payment-with-itunes-vouchers/8748296
27-07-2017: Article by Cheryl Hall in ABC.net.au titled, "iTunes scam costs Melbourne woman $46,000": http://www.abc.net.au/news/2017-07-27/itunes-scam-costs-melbourne-woman-46-thousand-dollars/8747936
16-07-2017: Article by Anthony Keane in The Daily Telegraph titled, "Tax scammers are taking a walk on the wild side to steal your money": http://www.dailytelegraph.com.au/moneysaverhq/tax-scammers-are-taking-a-walk-on-the-wild-side-to-steal-your-money/news-story/25a73fc4155049d3ac2c9371cfbdfcb4
06-07-2017: Article by Frank Chung in News.com.au titled, "Don't fall for this tax time phone scam": http://www.news.com.au/finance/money/tax/dont-fall-for-this-tax-time-phone-scam/news-story/bc7ac0ab6ecd8ea77927e15ed6973a6e
16-01-2016: Article by David Hillyard in Community News titled, "How not to get scammed when buying concert tickets":
https://communitynews.com.au/news/How-not-to-get-scammed-when-buying-concert-tickets/7681084
15-01-2016: Article in Business Franchise Australia titled, "Federal Court order Harvey Norman franchisee to pay penalties":
http://www.businessfranchiseaustralia.com.au/latest-news/federal-court-order-harvey-norman-franchisee-pay-penalties
15-01-2016: Article by Luke Griffiths in The Advertiser titled, "Adelaide phone company is billed $10,200 by the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission":
http://www.adelaidenow.com.au/business/adelaide-phone-company-is-billed-10200-by-the-australian-competition-and-consumer-commission/news-story/2021491dec89b584e5bbb4acb6fa8862
14-01-2016: Article by Rachel Clemons in Choice.com.au titled, "Are you getting what you're paying for?":
https://www.choice.com.au/shopping/packaging-labelling-and-advertising/labelling/articles/coles-and-woolworths-fined-for-breaching-trade-measurement-law-140116
14-01-2016: Article by Heather Wright in Channel Life titled, "Harvey Norman franchisee cops $52,000 fine for consumer law breach":
https://channellife.com.au/story/harvey-norman-franchisee-cops-52000-fine-consumer-law-breach/
11-01-2016: Article by Dana McCauley in News.com.au titled, "Calls for law reform to solve Dick Smith gift card debacle":
http://www.news.com.au/finance/business/retail/calls-for-law-reform-to-solve-dick-smith-gift-card-debacle/news-story/958433581e16eeff9f05cb2f0fbba886
08-01-2016: Article by Valerina Changarathil in The Advertiser titled, "Gift card battle for Laura Ashley Australia customers":
http://www.adelaidenow.com.au/business/gift-card-battle-for-laura-ashley-australia-customers/news-story/cb75ac9c54ba36b8b6fb61da74e0f35f
07-01-2016: Article by Tony Boyd in the Financial Review titled, "Chemist Warehouse makes mockery of government regulation":
http://www.afr.com/brand/chanticleer/chemist-warehouse-makes-mockery-of-government-regulation-20160107-gm1ecc
15-12-2015: Article by Mazoe Ford in ABC.net.au titled, "Working holiday company The Global Work and Travel Co pays back $25k to customers after government investigation":
http://www.abc.net.au/news/2015-12-14/working-holiday-company-refunds-thousands-to-customers/7027534
26-11-2015: Article by Michaela Whitbourn and Jared Lynch in The Canberra Times titled, "Federal Court judge berates Volkswagen for slowing down class action":
http://www.canberratimes.com.au/business/federal-court-judge-berates-volkswagen-for-slowing-down-class-action-20151126-gl8bad.html?skin=text-only
05-10-2015: Article by Janna Thompson in ABC.net.au titled, "Despite the recent scandals, 'business ethics' isn't a contradiction in terms":
http://www.abc.net.au/news/2015-10-05/thompson-business-ethics-isn't-a-contradiction-in-terms/6827488
20-09-2015: Article by Daryl Passmore in The Courier Mail titled, "Mal's bankrupt business pal leaves trail of debt":
http://www.couriermail.com.au/business/business-partner-of-mal-meninga-files-for-bankruptcy-and-resigns-from-board-of-diggy-corp/story-fnihsps3-1227534927642
09-07-2015: Article by John Rolfe in News.com.au titled, "Consumer cops shut down an Australian website accused of ripping off parents":
http://www.news.com.au/national/consumer-cops-are-moving-to-shut-down-an-australian-website-accused-of-ripping-off-parents/news-story/366832c973de29d2b95d6bf316504594?sv=ccbc96a49e1bc7ca7fd1037c11aab8e4
30-06-2015: Article by Pat McGrath in ABC.net.au titled, "Target caught ripping off design from Melbourne business Peaches and Keen for children's clothing":
http://www.abc.net.au/news/2015-06-29/target-caught-ripping-off-peaches-and-keen-clothing-design/6581910
20-08-2014: Article by Frank Chung in News.com.au titled, "Telstra, Optus, Vodafone facing ACA Lawyers class action over ‘unlawful’ late payment fees":
http://www.news.com.au/finance/business/technology/telstra-optus-vodafone-facing-aca-lawyers-class-action-over-unlawful-late-payment-fees/news-story/326214b124a788dea495b462bf9fc659
18-08-2014: Article in News.com.au titled, "Macquarie Group slammed by ASIC over shonky advice, 160,000 customers invited to seek compensation":
http://www.news.com.au/finance/business/banking/macquarie-group-slammed-by-asic-over-shonky-advice-160000-customers-invited-to-seek-compensation/news-story/43ea3ab496e0d4d7100c09585aa1efea
15-08-2014: Article by Pat McGrath in ABC.net.au titled, "Macquarie Group to compensate potentially thousands of customers caught up in financial advice scandal":
http://www.abc.net.au/news/2014-08-15/macquarie-group-to-compensate-potentially-thousands-of-customers/5673382
28-06-2014: Article by Terry McCrann in the Herald Sun titled, "CBA accused of ripping off customers and a coverup":
http://www.heraldsun.com.au/business/terry-mccrann/cba-accused-of-ripping-off-customers-and-a-coverup/news-story/11464de398ac4e414ff26931b9e7e5fd
20-02-2014: Article by Nigel Morris in Business Spectator titled, "The great Australian electricity rip-off":
http://www.businessspectator.com.au/article/2014/2/20/policy-politics/great-australian-electricity-rip
27-11-2013: Article by Chris Jager in Life Hacker titled, "85% Of Electronics Retailers Ignore Australian Consumer Law: CHOICE":
http://www.lifehacker.com.au/2013/11/most-electronics-stores-are-clueless-about-australian-consumer-law-choice/
21-09-2017: Article by Matthew Doran and Henry Belot in ABC.net.au titled, "Global investment scam robbing Australians of millions each year as Government urged to act": http://www.abc.net.au/news/2017-09-21/investment-scam-robbing-australians-millions-called-to-be-banned/8965856
10-09-2017: Article by Frank Chung in News.com.au titled, "'I don't know why I'm so stupid': How accepting a friend request cost this Melbourne mum $570,000": http://www.news.com.au/finance/money/costs/i-dont-know-why-im-so-stupid-how-accepting-a-friend-request-cost-this-melbourne-mum-570000/news-story/2a9ba435274e1c8649c9f7ef8a689282
28-07-2017: Article by Lucia Stein in ABC.net.au titled, "iTunes scam: Why fraudsters are demanding payment with vouchers": http://www.abc.net.au/news/2017-07-27/why-are-scammers-demanding-payment-with-itunes-vouchers/8748296
27-07-2017: Article by Cheryl Hall in ABC.net.au titled, "iTunes scam costs Melbourne woman $46,000": http://www.abc.net.au/news/2017-07-27/itunes-scam-costs-melbourne-woman-46-thousand-dollars/8747936
16-07-2017: Article by Anthony Keane in The Daily Telegraph titled, "Tax scammers are taking a walk on the wild side to steal your money": http://www.dailytelegraph.com.au/moneysaverhq/tax-scammers-are-taking-a-walk-on-the-wild-side-to-steal-your-money/news-story/25a73fc4155049d3ac2c9371cfbdfcb4
06-07-2017: Article by Frank Chung in News.com.au titled, "Don't fall for this tax time phone scam": http://www.news.com.au/finance/money/tax/dont-fall-for-this-tax-time-phone-scam/news-story/bc7ac0ab6ecd8ea77927e15ed6973a6e
16-01-2016: Article by David Hillyard in Community News titled, "How not to get scammed when buying concert tickets":
https://communitynews.com.au/news/How-not-to-get-scammed-when-buying-concert-tickets/7681084
15-01-2016: Article in Business Franchise Australia titled, "Federal Court order Harvey Norman franchisee to pay penalties":
http://www.businessfranchiseaustralia.com.au/latest-news/federal-court-order-harvey-norman-franchisee-pay-penalties
15-01-2016: Article by Luke Griffiths in The Advertiser titled, "Adelaide phone company is billed $10,200 by the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission":
http://www.adelaidenow.com.au/business/adelaide-phone-company-is-billed-10200-by-the-australian-competition-and-consumer-commission/news-story/2021491dec89b584e5bbb4acb6fa8862
14-01-2016: Article by Rachel Clemons in Choice.com.au titled, "Are you getting what you're paying for?":
https://www.choice.com.au/shopping/packaging-labelling-and-advertising/labelling/articles/coles-and-woolworths-fined-for-breaching-trade-measurement-law-140116
14-01-2016: Article by Heather Wright in Channel Life titled, "Harvey Norman franchisee cops $52,000 fine for consumer law breach":
https://channellife.com.au/story/harvey-norman-franchisee-cops-52000-fine-consumer-law-breach/
11-01-2016: Article by Dana McCauley in News.com.au titled, "Calls for law reform to solve Dick Smith gift card debacle":
http://www.news.com.au/finance/business/retail/calls-for-law-reform-to-solve-dick-smith-gift-card-debacle/news-story/958433581e16eeff9f05cb2f0fbba886
08-01-2016: Article by Valerina Changarathil in The Advertiser titled, "Gift card battle for Laura Ashley Australia customers":
http://www.adelaidenow.com.au/business/gift-card-battle-for-laura-ashley-australia-customers/news-story/cb75ac9c54ba36b8b6fb61da74e0f35f
07-01-2016: Article by Tony Boyd in the Financial Review titled, "Chemist Warehouse makes mockery of government regulation":
http://www.afr.com/brand/chanticleer/chemist-warehouse-makes-mockery-of-government-regulation-20160107-gm1ecc
15-12-2015: Article by Mazoe Ford in ABC.net.au titled, "Working holiday company The Global Work and Travel Co pays back $25k to customers after government investigation":
http://www.abc.net.au/news/2015-12-14/working-holiday-company-refunds-thousands-to-customers/7027534
26-11-2015: Article by Michaela Whitbourn and Jared Lynch in The Canberra Times titled, "Federal Court judge berates Volkswagen for slowing down class action":
http://www.canberratimes.com.au/business/federal-court-judge-berates-volkswagen-for-slowing-down-class-action-20151126-gl8bad.html?skin=text-only
05-10-2015: Article by Janna Thompson in ABC.net.au titled, "Despite the recent scandals, 'business ethics' isn't a contradiction in terms":
http://www.abc.net.au/news/2015-10-05/thompson-business-ethics-isn't-a-contradiction-in-terms/6827488
20-09-2015: Article by Daryl Passmore in The Courier Mail titled, "Mal's bankrupt business pal leaves trail of debt":
http://www.couriermail.com.au/business/business-partner-of-mal-meninga-files-for-bankruptcy-and-resigns-from-board-of-diggy-corp/story-fnihsps3-1227534927642
09-07-2015: Article by John Rolfe in News.com.au titled, "Consumer cops shut down an Australian website accused of ripping off parents":
http://www.news.com.au/national/consumer-cops-are-moving-to-shut-down-an-australian-website-accused-of-ripping-off-parents/news-story/366832c973de29d2b95d6bf316504594?sv=ccbc96a49e1bc7ca7fd1037c11aab8e4
30-06-2015: Article by Pat McGrath in ABC.net.au titled, "Target caught ripping off design from Melbourne business Peaches and Keen for children's clothing":
http://www.abc.net.au/news/2015-06-29/target-caught-ripping-off-peaches-and-keen-clothing-design/6581910
20-08-2014: Article by Frank Chung in News.com.au titled, "Telstra, Optus, Vodafone facing ACA Lawyers class action over ‘unlawful’ late payment fees":
http://www.news.com.au/finance/business/technology/telstra-optus-vodafone-facing-aca-lawyers-class-action-over-unlawful-late-payment-fees/news-story/326214b124a788dea495b462bf9fc659
18-08-2014: Article in News.com.au titled, "Macquarie Group slammed by ASIC over shonky advice, 160,000 customers invited to seek compensation":
http://www.news.com.au/finance/business/banking/macquarie-group-slammed-by-asic-over-shonky-advice-160000-customers-invited-to-seek-compensation/news-story/43ea3ab496e0d4d7100c09585aa1efea
15-08-2014: Article by Pat McGrath in ABC.net.au titled, "Macquarie Group to compensate potentially thousands of customers caught up in financial advice scandal":
http://www.abc.net.au/news/2014-08-15/macquarie-group-to-compensate-potentially-thousands-of-customers/5673382
28-06-2014: Article by Terry McCrann in the Herald Sun titled, "CBA accused of ripping off customers and a coverup":
http://www.heraldsun.com.au/business/terry-mccrann/cba-accused-of-ripping-off-customers-and-a-coverup/news-story/11464de398ac4e414ff26931b9e7e5fd
20-02-2014: Article by Nigel Morris in Business Spectator titled, "The great Australian electricity rip-off":
http://www.businessspectator.com.au/article/2014/2/20/policy-politics/great-australian-electricity-rip
27-11-2013: Article by Chris Jager in Life Hacker titled, "85% Of Electronics Retailers Ignore Australian Consumer Law: CHOICE":
http://www.lifehacker.com.au/2013/11/most-electronics-stores-are-clueless-about-australian-consumer-law-choice/