Australian consumer law protects people who purchase goods from Australian companies, but what recourse do you have for a refund when you’ve bought something from a foreign business that has little or no physical presence in Australia? A recent Full Federal Court case has set a precedent for foreign-based businesses to abide by the Australia consumer law in most circumstances.

You may be aware of the rollout of the National Broadband Network (NBN) across Australia to improve internet access and reliability. You may not be aware that scammers are taking advantage of the rollout, posing as NBN representatives to steal your personal details from you.

‘Not interested in dragging disputes out’: The ATO has stopped short of making its small business independent review service a permanent feature as it expands and extends the pilot program until the end of the year.