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The article warns Australian consumers about a scam wherein an initial payment is required before a supposed winner can claim a prize.

The article reports on the plan of lawmakers in South Australia to release mandatory standards for baby slings after a baby died while being carried by his mother in a cloth sling under her clothing.

The article offers information on ways to cover funeral expenses in Australia. Usually offered by friendly societies or life insurance companies, funeral bonds require one to make a lump sum payment or pay by installments. Those availing of funeral insurance are required to pay a regular contribution until age 90, after which time cover continues for free. The cover amount for life insurance is usually more than 100,000 dollars and covers dependents as well as funeral costs.

The article reports on the decision of the Queensland government to suspend the phasing out of unleaded petrol by the end of 2010.

This article reports on a complaint filed by three consumer groups with the Australian Communications and Media Authority (ACMA) about the cost of calling 1300/1800 numbers from mobile phones.

The article offers several tips on switching to a bank that offers a better deal than one's current bank in Australia. Under the bank account switching package of the government, financial institutions are required to give consumers a list of their direct credits and debits for the previous 13 months to allow the new bank to make arrangements to set up those payments. Those who plan to switch home loans are advised to consider refinancing costs.

The article discusses the results of a survey about Australian consumers' satisfaction with their health insurance funds. The Teachers Federation Health was the best rated health insurance fund, with most of its members satisfied with the fund's performance. Meanwhile, members of Australian Unity, Mutual Community and AHM were satisfied with their funds' extras cover.

The article focuses on the authority to be given to the Australian Communications and Media Authority to create legally enforceable industry standards on expensive telecommunications bills, according to Senator Stephen Conroy, Minister for Broadband, Communications and the Digital Economy.

The article focuses on a survey from the journal "CHOICE" which sought to determine the views of Australian consumers regarding their preferred brands of diapers including Huggies Nappies, Snugglers Crawler and Comfy Bots Medium.

The article discusses the results of the research conducted by the Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) regarding the Big Four banks. It says that the variable home mortgage rates of the three banks were increased by 0.25%, wherein Westpac Banking Corp. and National Australia Bank Ltd. (NAB) have increased by 0.45% and 0.25%, respectively. It mentions that the Big Four banks have also increased their profit margins by 0.20% to 0.25% due to the diminished competition associated with global downturn.

The article focuses on funds and contribution deducted among employees for comfortable retirement and pensions.

A CHOICE health expert Uta Mihm: To get cover for wisdom teeth or dental implant surgery in a hospital you need both hospital and extras insurance. Some funds offer insurance that's harder to claim on (but still costs the same) for members who are working casually, part-time, as carers or those who are out of the workforce. The specifics of moving your super vary slightly from fund to fund but start by contacting the fund you've chosen. [Extracted from the article]

Singapore airlines refunded the cost of the airline tickets to Insight Vacations on 14 July and 22 September 2020. We suggest you email Insight Vacations one more time, highlighting the specific reference in the best practice guidance (go to accc.gov.au and enter "best practice guidance travel" in the search box), and give them a date to respond by. A Health insurance expert Uta Mihm: This is one of the many confusing things about health insurance. [Extracted from the article]