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Combating phoenix activity
Oct 10, 2017
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We have spoken before about phoenix activity and government attempts in the past to crackdown on the illegal activity:
- New scheme to prevent subcontractor rip-offs
- Alleged misrepresentations and unconscionability in the training industry
The Federal Government is now calling for submissions for...
Alleged misrepresentations and unconscionability in the training industry
Nov 24, 2015
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The ACCC has commenced proceedings in the Federal Court against a training college which offered VET FEE-HELP Diploma courses,costing from $18,000 to $21,000 per course.
It is alleged that:
False or misleading representations
- between January and...
New scheme to prevent subcontractor rip-offs
Dec 08, 2014
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The NSW Minister for Fair Trading is expected to today announce a new trust fund scheme designed to prevent insolvent builders from keeping money that is owed to subcontractors after the job is completed.
The new retention trust scheme is the first of its kind in Australia, and was...