The Consumer Action Law Centre has challenged Australia’s energy retailers to put an end to door-to-door energy sales. The Centre issued the challenge on the back of new research showing 77 per cent of Australians have negative views of door-to-door sales. The research also documents concerns that this type of marketing places undue pressure on [...]
Get the ‘Do Not Knock’ sticker
When displayed in a prominent location it sends a clear message to salespeople – ‘you’re not welcome at this address.’
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Don’t contact me at home
Learn about your consumer rights, how the sticker works to keep salespeople away, or what to do about unwanted phone calls.
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What people are telling us about the highs and lows of dealing with salespeople ... and a chance for you to tell your story.
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Find out how to complain about salespeople who pester you, don't respect a Do Not Knock sticker, or trick you into signing a contract.
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May
Launch of Aboriginal and Torres Straight Islander ‘Do Not Knock’ sticker
Minister for Financial Services, the Hon. Bill Shorten MP, has helped Financial Counselling Australia (FCA) and CentaCare Wilcannia-Forbes launch a new front in the Do Not Knock campaign aimed at reducing harmful door-to-door sales practices in Indigenous communities. Minster Shorten launched the project, which includes a new ATSI Do Not Knock sticker, at Financial Counselling [...]
05
Apr
Door-to-door sales: Consumer views 2012
The Consumer Action Law Centre recently commissioned research into consumer attitudes toward door to door selling. Key findings are: 77% dislike door-to-door sales Only 3% have a generally positive opinion of door-to-door selling Consumers feel misled by in-home sales 56% of shoppers feel the greatest pressure to purchase when visited at home Click on here to read [...]
27
Mar
Consumer Action welcomes clarification of legal position of Do Not Knock sticker
The Consumer Action Law Centre has welcomed the proceedings initiated by the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission against three energy retailers and their marketing companies in relation to door-to-door selling practices. Among other things, the cases will seek clarification on whether a Do Not Knock sticker amounts to a request for salespeople to leave under [...]
22
Mar
MP calls for Do Not Knock register
We read with interest media reports that the Federal Member for Hindmarsh, Steve Georganas, will introduce legislation to create a Do Not Knock register. The proposed register will be similar to the very successful Do Not Call register, which allows people to register not to be contacted by telemarketers. Consumer Action recently commissioned some research [...]
