Latest consumer law News

Strengthening consumer confidence through improved seafood labelling
Consumers warned about ‘ghost stores’ imitating Australian businesses
Banana Boat and Hawaiian Tropic owner in Court over alleged greenwashing claims that its sunscreens were ‘reef friendly’
Opinion piece: Fair go, fair markets: why consumer trust matters more than ever
Bupa in Court for unconscionable conduct and misleading consumers about health insurance benefits entitlements
Unsafe products in online marketplaces among ACCC product safety priorities
From the Commissioner: Extended Warranties – worth it or worthless?
Cash Converters and Mobile Travel Agents pay penalties for allegedly breaching Franchising Code of Conduct
Australian Gas Networks in Court over alleged greenwashing in renewable gas campaign
Roof Repair Conmen Back Targeting WA Homes
Dendy pays penalties for alleged ‘drip pricing’ practices
Optus admits it exploited vulnerable consumers through disturbing sales practices
ACCC to examine unsolicited selling and lead generation practices
Disability and aged care support platform amends unfair contract terms
Michael Hill, MyHouse, and Hairhouse Online pay penalties over alleged misleading Black Friday ‘sitewide’ sales
New rules for cosmetic injectables aim to make the industry safer. Will they work?
Reebelo Australia pays penalties for alleged false or misleading statements about consumer guarantee rights
Bids open for proposed sale of uncollected goods on Caldermeade property
Thermomix pays penalties for allegedly misleading customers over NDIS endorsement
Machete Sales Banned
An online travel company just collapsed. Here’s how to avoid being left stranded by an online deal
Misleading and deceptive marketing from Telco – can we trust them?
State Sponsored Greenwashing Misleading Consumers And Failing Businesses
Avoid Rogue Tradie Taking P
Beacon Products, Zandox Group and Mr Warren Skry in court for alleged misleading and unconscionable sales practices
Shop Smart And Local This Mother’s Day
Hungry Jack’s pays penalties for supplying toys with its children’s meals that allegedly breached the mandatory information standard for button batteries
Mandatory information standard for toppling furniture to reduce accidents and deaths
Businesses reminded to review their card surcharges and pricing information
LDV Automotive Australia in court for alleged misleading advertising
Smoother Sailing Ahead For Interislander Refunds
Apparel business, Hard Rock, admits to resale price maintenance and misleading consumers about consumer guarantees
Compliance Certificates And Fire Protection Work
Fair Trading Gets Millions Back For Queenslanders
ACT Commissioner for Fair Trading issues public warning notice about landscaping and carpentry business
Clorox ordered to pay $8.25m in penalties for misleading ‘ocean plastic’ claims about certain GLAD products
Showbags Given Green Light For 2025 Royal Easter Show
Commissioner Liza Carver To Depart ACCC
City Beach in court for alleged sale of thousands of non-compliant button battery products
Why do women get ‘reassurance scans’ during pregnancy? And how can you spot a dodgy provider?
Economics Committee Reports On ACCC
ACCC recommends supermarket reforms to provide better outcomes for consumers and suppliers
Underquoting Taskforce Launches Autumn Auction Blitz
AI deepfakes threaten democracy and people’s identities. ‘Personality rights’ could help
Health insurance membership grows despite cost-of-living pressures
Australians at risk: how deceptive online tactics are manipulating us
ACCC announces 2025-26 compliance and enforcement priorities
Bradford Exchange in Court over alleged misleading representations about subscriptions