Matthew Rimmer on Nostr: The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) is suing Optus alleging it ...
The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) is suing Optus alleging it engaged in unconscionable conduct when selling phone products to vulnerable customers. https://www.abc.net.au/news/2024-10-31/accc-optus-court-action-unconscionable-conduct-first-nations/104541466
Many were First Nations customers from remote and regional areas, as well as customers living with disabilities or in disadvantage.
The ACCC claims Optus sold goods and services to hundreds of consumers that they “often did not want or need”.
The telecommunications company is accused of then pursuing consumers for debts that resulted from those sales. #auslaw #auspol #consumerlaw #telcos #IndigenousIP
Many were First Nations customers from remote and regional areas, as well as customers living with disabilities or in disadvantage.
The ACCC claims Optus sold goods and services to hundreds of consumers that they “often did not want or need”.
The telecommunications company is accused of then pursuing consumers for debts that resulted from those sales. #auslaw #auspol #consumerlaw #telcos #IndigenousIP