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2025 media releases
September
18 September 2025 - Kmart found to have breached Privacy Act following CHOICE complaint
Response to OAIC announcement on Kmart's facial recognition use.
8 September 2025 - Aviation consumer protection scheme a welcome first step, but still falls short
CHOICE response to Government announcement on aviation consumer protections.
4 September 2025 - CHOICE reveals 5 cots failed latest safety testing
Gaps in Australian law letting unsafe products in via online marketplaces.
1 September 2025 - CHOICE welcomes consultation to strengthen unit pricing rules and address shrinkflation
Strong penalties will help clamp down on supermarkets doing the wrong thing.
August
22 August 2025 - Ultra Violette pulls Lean Screen from market following CHOICE investigation
Consumer group calls for update on TGA investigation.
19 August 2025 - CHOICE welcomes ACCC decision to take further action on energy designated complaint
ACCC to investigate energy plans that potentially mislead consumers about savings.
July
9 July 2025 - CHOICE reveals the best tasting milk chocolate blocks
Tony Chocolonely, Lindt and Mr Beast products take top spots.
2 July 2025 - Qantas cyber attack highlights urgent need for strong aviation ombuds scheme
CHOICE response to Qantas customer data breach risk.
June
25 June 2025 - New year, new basket: CHOICE's second year of quarterly supermarket price surveys begins
CHOICE reveals cheapest basket of winter warmers.
16 June 2025 - CHOICE releases sunscreen lab test details
Consumer group stands by its testing and calls on TGA to investigate further.
12 June 2025 - 16 of 20 sunscreens didn't meet SPF claims in CHOICE test
Ultra Violette 50+ sunscreen returned an SPF of 4.
3 June 2025 - Are the end of financial year sales worth it?
CHOICE experts reveal how to best navigate the sale period.
May
21 May 2025 - The sneaky energy bill tactic that could be costing you $171 a year: CHOICE
Consumer group uses first 'super complaint' to call for ACCC action against energy retailers.
14 May 2025 - Little savings in big pharmacies: CHOICE
Around 1 in 3 people find it difficult to tell if price tags at Chemist Warehouse, Priceline and Terry White offer discounts.
April
3 April 2025 - Easter chocolates latest to be hit by shrinkflation: CHOICE
Cadbury, Nestle and Aldi Easter treats are getting smaller and more expensive.
March
27 March 2025 - Quarterly tracking finds Aldi and Coles prices decreased, Woolworths prices increased during the first year of surveys: CHOICE
Aldi remains the best-value grocery basket.
21 March 2025 - Time to rein in confusing supermarket specials, shrinkflation and unclear pricing
CHOICE welcomes ACCC supermarkets inquiry final report recommendations.
20 March 2025 - Which hot cross buns taste best?: CHOICE
Coles takes top spot in both traditional and chocolate categories.
12 March 2025 - Draft Aviation Rights Charter provides little improvement for consumers: CHOICE
Charter may provide less protection than existing consumer law.
February
26 February 2025 - 97% of people surveyed agree it's important that businesses be required to accept cash for essentials
CHOICE welcomes government's work towards mandating cash acceptance, but more must be done.
18 February 2025 - CHOICE reveals the best and worst toilet paper
Sorbent scores highest while icare, No Issues and Kleenex products come last.
13 February 2025 - New anti-scam laws will protect consumers and force big businesses to step up: CHOICE
Response to Scams Prevention Framework passing.
10 February 2025 - Consumer groups welcome commitment to reducing remote grocery prices
Response to Albanese announcement on remote grocery pricing.
January
30 January 2025 - 5 things our cooling expert would never do
CHOICE experts share tips on how to keep your home cool.
23 January 2025 - CHOICE reveals the best stain removers
Testing finds budget stain removers perform just as well as big name brands.
15 January 2025 - How to save up to $13,000 in 2025: CHOICE
Five simple steps that could save you thousands.
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