[thejosh]

Here in Australia we have the ACCC (Australian Competition and Consumer Commission) which is designed to help consumers, we also have pretty good consumer laws - this has stopped various companies from expanding here due to not wanting to deal with our Government, however given Australians spend $$, they need to dance to their tune.

[nuker]

In my case (below) ACCC said they dont engage for individuals, its an industry level org. Quote: "The ACCC is not a complaints handling body, so we are unable to help you resolve your dispute"

https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=38691458

[suprjami]

I always thought Fair Trading was the version for individuals