The ACCC has commenced separate proceedings in the Federal Court against Coles and Woolworths for allegedly misleading consumers through discount pricing claims on hundreds of common supermarket products.
The allegations relate to products...
Consumer watchdog CHOICE has welcomed the Federal Government introducing a privacy reform Bill this week, but warns it does not go far enough to protect consumers.
The Bill includes a right to sue...
The federal government has approved three consumer and small business advocates as designated complainants.
Designated complainants will be able to submit complaints to the ACCC about significant or systemic market issues affecting Australian...
A CHOICE investigation into Australia’s “25 biggest and most trusted retailers” has revealed that Kmart, Bunnings and The Good Guys are using facial recognition technology to identify customers who enter selected stores.
Facial...
CHOICE’S latest ‘Consumer Pulse’ survey has found anxiety about the cost of food and groceries at its highest level in seven years, with “over four in five households (83%) reporting concern. This...
Consumer groups from 9 countries are calling for urgent action on buy now, pay later (BNPL) credit providers as new data shows many Australians are struggling with this form of debt.
The global...
CHOICE is reminding people of their consumer rights, in celebration of World Consumer Rights Day.
“Sometimes it’s hard to keep track of exactly what your rights are, and what you’re entitled to if...
The banking industry announces that they will be offering further assistance to help customers experiencing hardship from COVID-19.
CHOICE, Financial Rights Legal Centre, Consumer Action Law Centre and Financial Counselling Australia are at...
