PAYG income earners can still claim car and/or travel expenses as long as it is related to their work and the employer has not given reimbursement for such expenses. There are also some restrictions to claim those expenses so it is necessary to check with an accountant.
Category: Consumer Advocate
Why the cost of electricity continues to rise by Jules Sanchez
We just had a series of increases in our electricity bill. And it has nothing much to do about power consumption. Many received a bill 3 times what they used to see in their statement.
Beware of this aircon technician
We have received reports from a number of sources about a certain Filipino aircon technician who represents himself as an employee of COOLFROST. We checked with COOLFROST if they have such an employee in the name of Dante Aducayen but the answer was negative.
For chocolate lovers: don’t be deceived by the size of its box
Whitman’s Sampler is a popular brand of chocolate candies that is imported from America. Inside the box is a variety of assorted sweets that are coated with chocolate. The actual size of the above box is 23X14.75X3 inches which is huge compared to standard sizes being retailed in popular food stores around Australia. But this […]
Always check prices posted on that docket! by Dino Crescini
In their battle for supremacy, food giants Coles and Woolworths quite often advertise generous discounts such as Dollar Dazzlers and Red Spot Sales. These are part of their efforts to lure more customers into their stores. However, many shoppers just pick discounted items off the shelf and do not usually bother to check what has […]
Hungry Jack dishonors Seniors Card
They have a popular slogan: “The burgers taste better at Hungry Jacks.” Many people have been attracted to this claim versus what is being sold at other burger outlets. My wife and I tried it once and since then, we have kept on coming back for more at various Hungry Jacks outlets including the ones […]
Kapitbahayan Cooperative under investigation by Benjie de Ubago
A complaint has been lodged with the Common Equity of NSW against the Kapitbahayan Cooperative as managed by Ruben Amores. The complainant alleges unfair management practices and preferential treatment in the selection of its tenants especially for the Common Equity’s new properties at Merrylands and Leumeah. At a time when housing is at a crisis […]
Applicant complains against Kapitbahayan Cooperative
In a letter sent to Mr. Ian Sinnett, CEO of Common Equity NSW, a tenant applicant alleged that the selection process was flawed and was “conducted in an unprofessional manner.” The applicant further alleged that “tenants have been chosen from their circle of friends, a blatant display of preferential treatment based on ‘who you know’ […]
Builder refuses to remove construction rubbish
We received a report from a new homeowner that the builder refused to remove the construction rubbish that was dumped in front of her house. Saying that it is not their responsibility, Champion Homes also refused to restore the council footpath that was dug up and destroyed during the construction. Council does not pick up […]
Deceived & “Lazied” by store manager
I did not realise that the term “lazied” even existed before this day. A few days before Christmas when everyone was rushing to get their last minute present, I stepped into In Sport Store at Westpoint Shopping Centre. There I found some Raben Style Shoes branded Billie. The chart showed size 4 to size 14 […]
Public warned against fraudulent GSIS agents
The Philippine Consulate General in Sydney informs the General Public of New South Wales that three private individuals have been misrepresenting the Government Service Insurance System (GSIS) of the Philippines in securing reinsurance contracts in London and Australia. Efren O. Docena, Roberto C. Ibasco, and Arnulfo R. Madriaga have been securing reinsurance contracts and claims […]
More on credit card surcharging
Visa International and MasterCard International Operating Regulations prohibit any form of surcharging. That is very specific in every Merchant Agreement signed between the affiliate bank and the merchant honoring the card. The affiliate or “Merchant Acquirer” is the bank that gives authority to the business establishment to honor credit card transactions. One of our readers […]