Latest consumer law News

From the Commissioner: Looking after your vehicle starts with a licensed mechanic
Origin Energy to refund customers after ACCC investigation
JustAnswer to pay $10m in penalties for misleading pricing representations and misleading affiliation claims
From the Commissioner: Dont lose your consumer rights in the spin cycle
Unfair Trading Tricks And Traps To Be Banned
Lactalis pays penalties over alleged misleading ‘fresh’ milk claims
Seafood country of origin labelling now mandatory for hospitality
New seafood country of origin labelling law starts in hospitality settings
Amazon in court for introducing ads to Prime Video using allegedly unfair contract terms
Online travel agency eDreams pays penalties and gives undertaking over allegedly misleading subscription prices
Stronger powers and double the penalties for world-leading social media law
Online retailer HSK United pays penalties for allegedly misleading pricing and returns policy
ACCC to monitor supermarket compliance with new excessive pricing prohibition
Extreme bond lodgement delays prompt fine for Alkimos agent (Lomax Coastal Realty Pty Ltd)
Time’s running out to book Virgin flight credits before June 30. What are your refund rights?
Address To National Consumer Congress, Sydney
Petbuds automatic self-cleaning cat litter boxes now available on Bunnings, BIG W and Woolworths online marketplaces
Roof Repairer Fined For Failing To Deliver
Address to Ashurst competition and consumer law panel, Sydney
From the Commissioner: Understanding the risks of buying repairable write-offs
Avoid Rogue Tradie
Property manager faces 12-month sentence for stealing $180,000
Minns Labor Government Is Saving Renters Money
Taking Pressure Off Australians
Strengthening Australia’s Fuel Resilience
Shop Smart This Mother’s Day
How court cases against Woolworths and Coles could change the future of shopping in Australia
ACCC investigating retailers making concerning Black Friday claims
Ending Card Surcharges To Help With Cost Of Living
Diesel prices rising faster than petrol, up 28 cpl across the largest cities in last week
ACMA finally rejects self-regulatory telco Code, moves to direct regulation
ACCC monitoring impact on domestic aviation amid Middle East conflict
PhotobookShop Pays Penalties For Influencer Reviews
ACCC authorises fuel majors to coordinate to ensure fuel supplies, with conditions
NDIS provider Aidacare admits to misleading customers about their consumer guarantee rights
ACCC investigating into diesel supply conduct in regional and rural Australia
ACCC to increase fuel market scrutiny and calls on fuel retailers to explain pricing
Why doesn’t travel insurance cover war?
Albanese Labor Government moves to extend Unfair Contract Terms ban to protect all franchisees
Drone supplier Tekron admits to resale price maintenance
Insurers back laws to crack down on dodgy claims companies
Public warning issued as second business claims false links to Bondi Beach terror attack
Landscaper Leaves Consumers In Dirt
Mobil to pay $16m in penalties for misleading statements about fuel sold at nine petrol stations
Tainted Love: Romance Scam Victims Climb In 2025
From the Commissioner: Dont miss the boat on new seafood labelling rules
Australians living with disability at risk of exploitation by NDIS providers breaching consumer laws
Government targets hidden fees and subscription traps in crackdown on unfair trading practices