Education scandal: ACCC hits Phoenix Institute for false, misleading, unconscionable conduct

By Michael Bachelard
Updated December 1 2015 - 10:08am, first published November 25 2015 - 9:24am
Australian Careers Network chief executive Ivan Brown Photo: Arsineh Houspian
Australian Careers Network chief executive Ivan Brown Photo: Arsineh Houspian
Euroa couple Jacinda and Arthur Eastham, who were sold a course by a Phoenix Institute salesman. Photo: Simon O'Dwyer
Euroa couple Jacinda and Arthur Eastham, who were sold a course by a Phoenix Institute salesman. Photo: Simon O'Dwyer
Phoenix Institute of Australia in Queen Street, Melbourne Photo: Supplied
Phoenix Institute of Australia in Queen Street, Melbourne Photo: Supplied
Part Aboriginal Lenore Lutanichi (centre) and her family were all sold courses by Phoenix Institute. Photo: Michael Bachelard
Part Aboriginal Lenore Lutanichi (centre) and her family were all sold courses by Phoenix Institute. Photo: Michael Bachelard
A car boot full of new laptops ready for delivery for new vocational students. Photo: Michael Bachelard
A car boot full of new laptops ready for delivery for new vocational students. Photo: Michael Bachelard