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All of CHOICE's past campaigns and advocacy projects.

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GreenPower: keep it real

10 Mar 2009 | A flaw in the emissions trading scheme means the extra bits we do – like purchasing GreenPower or carbon offsets – will not actually reduce Australia’s emissions.  More >>

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A fair deal for supermarket customers

17 Nov 2009 | Consumers are telling us they’re tired of unfair prices and not having access to the choices they want. More >>

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Fed up with junk food marketing

15 May 2008 | Current regulation does not protect children from being bombarded with ads for junk food. We want to support parents to make healthy choices for their children. More >>

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Financial advice: Is it in your interest?

01 Jun 2009 | CHOICE is calling on the government to ban commission, asset based and other incentive remunerations for finanical advisers. More >>

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Drug advertising

11 Jul 2008 | CHOICE is concerned that some pharmaceutical companies are employing potentially misleading marketing strategies to increase drug sales. More >>

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The future of broadband

29 Apr 2009 | In April 2009 the Federal Government announced it will establish a new company that will invest up to $43 billion over 8 years to build and operate a National Broadband Network. More >>

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Complementary medicines

02 Dec 2008 | In some cases, complementary medicines can harm consumers’ health. Current regulatory action does not do enough to protect consumers. More >>

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Consumer protection enforcement

10 Dec 2008 | Consumer protection laws exist to ensure markets operate fairly. Good quality regulation is essential to the fair and practical operation of markets. More >>

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Climate change and consumers

06 Mar 2009 | Climate change is one of the most pressing issues facing Australian society today and will be particularly harsh on low-income households. More >>

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The carbon pollution reduction scheme

15 Jan 2009 | We’re concerned that the current design of the Carbon Pollution Reduction Scheme is going to result in consumers paying more and still copping the effects of climate change.  More >>

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Supermarket price wars

27 Jul 2010 | The Big Two supermarkets are claiming cheaper grocery prices now today than a year ago, but our investigation found otherwise.  More >>

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Superannuation accounts

10 Jul 2010 | CHOICE's report, Consolidation of Super, confirms unnecessary multiple accounts are costing consumers millions of dollars each year. More >>

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A fair deal for supermarket customers

17 Nov 2009 | Consumers are telling us they’re tired of unfair prices and not having access to the choices they want. More >>

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Speak out on restaurant hygiene

24 Oct 2007 | Write to your State Health Minister to show your support for improved restaurant hygiene information for consumers More >>

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Obesity and nutrition

08 Jun 2007 | Combating obesity involves strategies to reduce energy intake as well as strategies to increase use of energy through physical activity. CHOICE concentrates on the first of these.  More >>

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Food fortification

01 Nov 2006 | The food regulator is considering allowing vitamins and minerals can be added to a broader range of foods.  More >>

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Fed up with junk food marketing

15 May 2008 | Current regulation does not protect children from being bombarded with ads for junk food. We want to support parents to make healthy choices for their children. More >>

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Voluntary climate action: count it now

11 Jan 2010 | The government has responded to your calls on voluntary actions, but they'll only get around to adjusting things in five years. More >>

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Corporate social responsibility

17 Apr 2008 | At CHOICE, we believe corporations have an obligation to act consistent with the short and long term interests of consumers. More >>

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Getting policy development right

19 Feb 2010 | Consumer welfare is the ultimate objective of consumer policy. But is the consumer interest truly at the heart of policy development?  More >>

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