ACCC

Fresh warning of fire risk from recalled home batteries as hot summer looms

"Any fire can be deadly." Federal government joins urgent effort to recall thousands of potentially faulty home batteries at risk…

November 21, 2023

Solar homes pay 30% less for power than non-solar homes, even while using more

ACCC report puts economic benefits of rooftop solar up in lights. But where are those bill savings coming from? And…

June 25, 2021

Consumer group calls on Victoria to ban rooftop solar cold-calling

Consumer Action Law Centre says it is up to governments to step in and change laws to better protect solar…

March 29, 2021

Competition watchdog rejects restrictions to “buy now pay later” for rooftop solar

Australian Competition Tribunal rejects rule changes aimed at restricting access to buy-now-pay-later rooftop solar finance, arguing they would do more…

September 16, 2020

Safety recall issued for Ecoult UltraFlex lead-acid batteries in Australia

ACCC issues electric safety recall for Ecoult's UltraFlex batteries, warning they pose a risk of fire and electrocution “which may…

August 26, 2020