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Victoria will force home sellers to reveal their reserve price. Will other states follow?
Ministers gather in Canberra to advance new consumer safeguards
Commercial litigation specialist steps into judicial role
As Black Friday sales kick off, these are the dodgy sales tactics to look out for
The Wiggles admit Emma Bow headband likely breached consumer law and commit to raise awareness
Most furniture suppliers fail mandatory toppling furniture safety rules
Annual report showcases innovations for safe, accessible and inclusive justice
Microsoft in court for allegedly misleading millions of Australians over Microsoft 365 subscriptions
Luke Woodward Appointed ACCC Commissioner
ACCC Commissioner Appointment
From Commissioner: Is Online Item Really In Stock? How To Spot Dropshipper
Review Confirms Consumer Law Protects Australians In Age Of Artificial Intelligence
Telstra Fined $18 Million For Misleading Belong Customers Over Broadband Speed Claims
New Warning As Bitumen Bandits Return
JustAnswer in Court for alleged misleading prices, subscription trap and government affiliation claims
The Good Guys to pay $13.5m penalty for misleading store credit promotions
Rise Of Dynamic Pricing: Should AI Decide What You Pay?
Opinion piece: Shrinkflation – less for the same, and harder to spot
Product Safety Tick Means Showtime Fun Is In Bag
Self-regulation for telcos clearly not working – a Joint Statement from the Fair Call Coalition
Cracking Down On Shrinkflation At Checkout
Owner of Noni B, Rivers, Katies brands ordered to pay penalties of $25m
Why scammers fake illness for cash, according to a psychologist
Avoid Click Trap And Stay Scam Aware
ACCC to investigate energy plans that potentially mislead consumers about savings
Kmart investigated and warned by ComCom for greenwashing advertising
Showbag Safety Not Sideshow At This Year’s Ekka
Legal action against Kmart highlights fundamental issues in Australia’s response to forced labour
Harvey Norman franchisor pays penalty for alleged breach of franchising code
From the Commissioner: How community legal centres make a difference
Webjet to pay $9m in penalties for misleading statements about airfare prices and bookings
ASQA welcomes decision against Captain Cook College for training provider deregistration
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?