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June 2012
Read this issue of the newsletter to learn more about:
- The 34th ISO/COPOLCO meeting at Denarau
- The key outcomes of World Consumer Rights Day 2012
- Hire Purchase market in Fiji
- The burning issues affecting consumers today
- International consumer focus
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December 2011
Read this issue of the newsletter to learn more about:
1. The 2012 Budget from Consumer Perspective 
2. People's views on Taxi Fare Increase
3. Real Estate Law Change
4. Misleading Advertisements
5. Christmas Shopping Tips
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June 2011
Read this issue of the newsletter to learn more about :
- Council revamps website
- CI's new president
- how supermarket layout lures consumers
- Ausaid gives Council AUD $150,000
- standards for cross boarder trade in Second Hand Goods
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December 2010
 Read this issue of the newsletter to learn more about:
- How pharmacies in Fiji are profiteering with huge mark-ups on medicines.
- The gaps in Fiji’s consumer protection laws and redress systems.
- How the year 2010 was for consumers in Fiji
- Ways to have a stress-free Christmas
- An update on organizations that received thumbs up and those that received
thumbs down from Council.
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June 2010
 Read this issue of the newsletter to learn more about:
- Council’s fight for fair banking services in Fiji
- Fiji marking Consumer International’s 50th year of existence
- How Council wants the hardware industry to be investigated for possible
anti-competitive behavior
- How consumers are at risk from unlicensed electrical contractors
- Council mounting pressure on MH
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December 2009
 Read this issue of the newsletter to learn more about:
- The launch of Compulsory Third Party Insurance campaign
- How medicine prices is out of control
- The Consumer Credit Regulation coming into force.
- Complaints against financial institutions
- Council lodging a formal complaint against MH’s Flash and Gain
loyalty program.
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June 2009
 Read this issue of the newsletter to learn more about:
- How consumers are shaken by exorbitant price increases
- The unscrupulous individuals and businesses engaged in illegal
door-to-door pesticide sales
- The removal of price control from Telecommunication services
- The risky deals with car dealers
- The coming into force of the Food Safety Regulation to replace the
outdated and ineffective Pure Food Act
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December 2008
 Read this issue of the newsletter to learn more about:
- How the 2009 Budget gives consumers less to cheer about this Christmas
- Zero duty for LPG vehicles
- Consumer complaints against banks
- The Bad Company Awards
- Supermarket loyalty programmes
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June 2008
 Read this issue of the newsletter to learn more about:
- The implementation of the new Real Estates Act.
- How Council’s report finds the insurance industry in Fiji consumer unfriendly
- Retailers caught selling expired products
- Council’s campaign on “Make Restaurant Hygiene Your Concern”
- How media outlets are duping consumers of credit to generate huge profits
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December 2007
 Read this issue of the newsletter to learn about:
- Food prices reduce in 2008
- Know about refunds and warranties when Christmas Shopping
- Consumer Complaints against legal services in 2007
- Is it good to borrow from money-lenders
- Residential tenancy –know your rights and responsibilities
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June 2007
 Read this issue of the newsletter to learn about
- Fiji economy needs both copra and tourism
- Property Valuation: How much can you trust the valuator?
- Food- What do ‘use by’ and ‘best before’ mean?
- Internet scams recognize them and protect yourself
- Credit: Are you getting a fair deal for it?
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