Australia's Scams Framework Criticized Over Major Exclusions

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Australia's proposed Scams Prevention Framework excludes key scam-enabling entities; critics argue this could weaken consumer protection. Treasury submissions call for broader coverage.

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Original Source Material

Treasury Submissions Want Broader Coverage; Gaps Could Weaken Protections Australia's proposed Scams Prevention Framework leaves key scam-enabling entities outside its initial scope, raising questions about whether the model can deliver the consumer protection it promises.