Retailers need to play fair.
4 May 2012 |
We support the move to clamp down on anti-consumer practices relating to expiry and conditions-of-use in the $1.5 billion gift card industry.
A disease has been detected in a US dairy cow.
3 May 2012 |
US authorities have detected BSE - mad cow disease - in a dairy cow in California. CHOICE says local cattle feeding regulations must be maintained in order to prevent a similar occurance in Australia.
The Australian Government investigates the merits of a national Energy Savings Initiative.
2 May 2012 |
A national scheme could require energy companies to help households implement energy saving measures.
Parliamentary inquiry to demand answers for price discrimination.
30 Apr 2012 |
Federal Labor politicians are seeking answers as to why Australians pay more than shoppers overseas for products that are exactly the same.
Free range egg standards are back in the spotlight.
24 Apr 2012 |
Free range egg standards are back in the spotlight with the Australian Egg Corporation announcing it would increase maximum hen stocking densities to to 20,000 birds per hectare by the end of April.
Two thirds of Australian drinkers underestimate what a standard drink is
23 Apr 2012 |
Two thirds of Australian drinkers underestimate the number of standard drinks in a bottle of wine, according to the results of a new poll.
The Hon Susan Ryan AO outlines the obstacles facing older people using the web
23 Apr 2012 |
Each year, CHOICE invites a prominent Australian to deliver the Ruby Hutchison Memorial Lecture to ensure Ruby’s legacy as a champion for Australian consumers. On March 14 2012, the lecture was delivered by The Hon. Susan Ryan AO, Age Discrimination Commissioner with the Australian Human Rights Commission.
The new scheme is set to make complaint resolution fairer, but doesn't go far enough.
23 Apr 2012 |
The Australian Airline Customer Advocate Scheme will launch later this year, but as an industry-funded body, it's no guarantee of complaint resolution.
Coles Group’s new Flybuys program is set to take off around Australia, but is it worth buying in to?
19 Apr 2012 |
Coles has revamped its tired loyalty program to entice customers in the fiercely competitive supermarket industry. We crunch some numbers to see if there is any value.
Prices may be on there rise but there are things you can do to keep control of your bills.
13 Apr 2012 |
Electricity prices are continuing to rise but here's how you can reduce your bills.