NAB leads the Big Four pack, becoming the first bank to provide fair fees.
15 Oct 2009 |
Following a campaign for fair fees from CHOICE and the Consumer Action Legal Centre, the National Australia Bank has become the first of the Big Four banks to offer consumers fair fees.
New rules for organic products will help consumers sort the wheat from the chaff.
9 Oct 2009 |
An Australian Standard for organic and biodynamic products has been developed to help consumers buy the real deal.
A new prepaid Visa card for under-18s has been launched, but teenagers may fall for some hidden fee traps.
8 Oct 2009 |
Teenagers as young as 13 can now sign up for a prepaid Visa card without any prior financial education or parental consent.
As demand for ethical products grows, big-brand companies try to jump on the bandwagon.
7 Oct 2009 |
Last year, Australians spent $23.4 million on fair-trade goods, indicating the demand for ethical products isn’t waning despite the economic downturn.
Folate-fortified bread is set to hit our shelves, while New Zealand backs off.
6 Oct 2009 |
In a bid to reduce neural tube defects (NTDs) in unborn babies, from mid-September bakers will be required to use flour containing folic acid in their bread products.
Telstra’s CEO has a change of heart – anyone with concerns can be exempt from the new fee that came into effect today.
14 Sep 2009 |
Telstra’s new $2.20 fee, charged to customers who don’t pay their bills electronically, will no longer be forced on customers who ring Telstra to express why they need to continue paying in cash.
The shock of costly bills from telcos has given rise to this new term, and figures indicate it’s a growing problem.
8 Sep 2009 |
“Bill-shock” occurs when people receive internet or telephone bills that are far higher than expected. People are increasingly complaining about shock-inducing bills according to the Telecommunications Industry Ombudsman.
A new drink promises to make ‘good energy’. CHOICE looks at the source of these claims.
11 Aug 2009 |
Smart Energy, a range of drinks by wellknown juice brand Spring Valley, contains as much caffeine as other energy drinks, such as Red Bull and V.
A David vs Goliath battle has emerged out of a recent case over a lost item in the mail.
7 Aug 2009 |
Australia Post’s terms and conditions relating to liability for missing packages have been found to be in breach of the law by the ACT Civil and Administrative Tribunal.
We couldn’t tell some compressed cotton wipes from lollies at first glance – so we’re concerned a young child couldn’t either
6 Aug 2009 |
Although these wipes are not toys, given that they’re likely to appeal to parents with small children, CHOICE believes their current lolly-like form is inappropriate.