Watchdogs and Information for Hobart and Tasmania

Watchdogs and Other Sources of Information

Consumer Affairs and Fair Trading
Hobart Community Legal Service - Free legal advice and referral.
Ombudsman Tasmania - Free independent complaint resolution dealing with the administrative actions of government departments, councils and public authorities.

Australia-Wide Watchdogs

Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC)- independent Commonwealth authority promoting competition and fair trade
Australian Communications and Media Authority Responsible for the regulation of broadcasting, radiocommunications, telecommunications and online content.
Australian Pensioners' and Superannuants League Qld. Inc.
Australian Press Council - For complaints about newspapers
Australian Queer Resources Directory
Australian Securities and Investment Commission watches over businesses and has a special financial tips and safety checks for Consumers (FIDO)
Multicultural Mental Health Australia
Human Rights and Equal Opportunities Commission (HREOC)
Human Rights Council of Australia "private non-profit, non-government organisation which promotes understanding of and respect for human rights"

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