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13 Dec 2023
First look: Dyson Zone Absolute+ air purifying headphones
The future is here. We get our hands (ears, nose and mouth) on Dyson's air purification headphones. -
12 Dec 2023
Consumer groups issue blueprint to force Meta and Google to do more on scams
CHOICE joins global statement, as own data shows 9 out of 10 Australians think tech giants must do more to protect consumers. -
10 Dec 2023
The supermarket Christmas ham you should add to your shopping list
Attention, ham fans! In a win for festive budgets, our experts rate a bargain ham as the best. Plus, we reveal the hams to avoid. -
10 Dec 2023
Coles caught red-handed raising 'locked' prices
Thousands of customers to be refunded following CHOICE's complaint to the ACCC, plus we list the affected products. -
8 Dec 2023
Predatory advertising targets financially vulnerable Australians
Australians struggling to make ends meet are being segmented into categories such as 'struggleville' and 'slender meanz'.
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AI Month
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Op ed: This is what Australia needs to do to regulate AI
We need strong laws and well-resourced regulators to make sure consumers are protected from the possible harms of AI. -
Kmart, Bunnings and The Good Guys using facial recognition technology in stores
Three major retailers in Australia are using facial recognition technology, often without shoppers realising. -
Facial recognition technology in use at major Australian stadiums
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Buy now, pay later providers move into the data business
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JUNE 2023
Win for victims of financial misconduct
A banking royal commission reform passes after decades of pressure from consumer groups. The compensation scheme of last resort will provide compensation for many victims.
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MAY 2023
Super advocate receives further funding
The government commits an additional five years of funding to continue consumer advocacy in the superannuation sector.
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MAY 2023
Consumer protections from scams
The government commits $86.5 million in funding to combat scams, including the establishment of the National Anti-Scams Centre.
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DEC 2022
ACCC takes action on shonky Bloomex
Following its 2022 Shonky Award, Bloomex is taken to court for publishing misleading online star ratings and price representations.
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NOV 2022
Grieving WA consumers now protected
Funeral operators must now display prices publicly and provide key information without requiring people to meet with a sales representative.
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OCT 2022
New fines for breaching consumer rights
Companies who harm, mislead or deceive consumers will face up to 5x greater penalties. For the first time ever, companies who rely on unfair contract terms will also face penalties.
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OCT 2022
Timeshare taken to task
Ultiqa will pay a $900,000 penalty for breaching financial advice protections for consumers thanks to action from ASIC. We raised the alarm in our super complaint in May 2021.
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SEPT 2022
A ban on binary options
These dodgy financial products share many characteristics with high risk gambling. CHOICE supported a ban to prevent consumer harm, and ASIC has extended that ban until 1 October 2031.
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AUG 2022
South Australia joins school banking ban
Private banks are banned from school banking programs in South Australia, joining Victoria, NSW, Queensland and ACT state governments. We awarded Dollarmites a Shonky in 2018.
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JULY 2022
Urgent funeral assistance for Youpla members
In an important first step, the Federal Government commits to covering funeral benefits for active Youpla members who pass away, up until November 2023.
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july 2022
Big retailers pause facial recognition
Bunnings, Kmart and The Good Guys temporarily stop using facial recognition technology while the Office of the Australian Information Commissioner (OAIC) investigates. This comes on the back of a CHOICE investigation and campaign.
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JULY 2022
Revitalife refunds consumers
The ACCC makes bed company (and 2020 Shonky Award winner) Revitalife to refund 49 customers a total of $57,646.
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JULY 2022
Unsafe Noirot heaters recalled
Panel heater manufacturer Olympia Splendid recalls four models after they fail a CHOICE cord anchorage test, which can cause electric shock. The findings are reported to the ACCC.
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JUNE 2022
Safer prams, strollers & trikes
Safety standards for prams and strollers are strengthened after a 2020 CHOICE investigation shows significant safety issues.
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JUNE 2022
Button battery safety standard
Authorities introduce a world-leading safety standard, with tough penalties for businesses who don’t comply. Australian kids are now safer, thanks to CHOICE advocacy and awareness-raising by mothers like Andrea and Allison.
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JUNE 2022
Button battery thongs recalled
Thanks to the CHOICE member, Tracey, who got in touch with a worrying product: children’s light-up thongs with soles that were wearing through to expose dangerous button batteries. We alerted the ACCC, and Big W agreed to recall the products.
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APRIL 2022
High-risk financial products stay banned
After we called for regulation, ASIC announced a 5-year extension of the product intervention power restricting the sale of harmful and high-risk financial products called contracts for difference. This will protect consumers from financial harm.
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April 2022
Better protections on resold tickets
Thanks to consumer pressure, the government introduced a new Information Standard. Now, companies reselling event tickets need to disclose the original value of the ticket what you’re buying – so you aren’t left ripped off.
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February 2022
Tinder promises fairer pricing
In 2020, CHOICE and our international counterparts found Tinder Plus users in 5 out of 6 countries were paying more depending on their age. Now, Tinder has promised to stop charging consumers different prices based on age, but hasn’t yet committed to stopping all price discrimination.
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november 2021
New rights for NSW travellers
NSW introduces a minimum information standard to help people better understand what will happen if their trip is cancelled. It is the first state to act on the cancellation chaos caused by COVID-19.
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