Temu’s decision to sign onto the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission’s (ACCC) strengthened Product Safety Pledge is a much-needed and positive step, and it wouldn’t have happened without ...

Need to know Coerced business debt happens when a domestic violence victim becomes unknowingly or forcibly involved in their abusive partner’s business affairs They usually find out about the huge ...

It seems a matter of common sense that scam victims would need to know who controls the accounts they sent their stolen money to. But currently banks have no obligation to assist ...

CHOICE tip: Go Insurance is the only brand in the CHOICE travel insurance comparison that provides some cover for claims resulting from war. Its policies cover medical expenses and repatriation for ...

Air fryers are one of the most popular kitchen appliances on the market today. Whether you were an early adopter or a recent convert, there’s a chance you might not be getting the most out of this ...

These mandatory warnings are there to help keep children safe and businesses must get them right ACCC Deputy Chair Catriona Lowe Under the Australian Consumer Law, it’s illegal for businesses to ...

Need to know The e-mark found next to the weight on a product’s packaging means a product should comply with the Average Quantity System (AQS) The AQS is overseen by the National Measurement Institute ...

Need to know The government is planning to lower the health insurance rebate for Aussies 65 and older Insurers have been increasing prices for top-level cover every year, driving people to drop their ...

That’s why you need a router with a Wi-Fi version that matches or exceeds your NBN plan’s maximum speeds, especially if you’re eligible for a free speed upgrade. Without one, you may be paying for a ...

The car insurers with the biggest annual price hikes Bingle — 25% CBA — 19% BOQ — 17% Aldi — 16% AHM — 13% Suncorp — 12% RAA — 10% Based on a comparison of market-representative comprehensive ...

“There is no law that says goods have to be safe, but there should be,” then ACCC chair Rod Sims said at the time. This year, 15 March is World Consumer Rights Day, so we thought it would be a good ...

Need to know Online marketplaces largely operate beyond the reach of regulation This means global retailers such as Temu, AliExpress, eBay, Amazon, Kogan aren’t required to make sure the products they ...