Media releases 2026

Monique Perry to commence 20 April 2026

Morning Fresh bubbles to the top, while some products fail to beat plain water

Response to introduction of Aviation Consumer Protection Bill 2026 to Parliament

Consumer group responds to RBA banning credit and debit card surcharges

Consumer group responds to TGA announcement on sunscreen reforms

Consumer group compares basket of classic school snacks

CHOICE finds Aldi hot cross buns have also downsized

CHOICE analysis reveals Australians with private health insurance could face increases of up to 25%

Beef patties from Coles Finest take top spot, whilst Coles Simply and Woolworths patties receive measly score of 10%

Quilton rolls to the top recommended product in our test

Australia’s first brutally honest energy retailer highlights confusing tactics used by the energy industry

Coles takes top spot in traditional category for second year in a row

Response to ACCC taking Coles to court over alleged fake discounts

New protections needed to cover key businesses enabling romance scammers

Sard and Aldi products top the leaderboard in our test.

Consumer advocate responds to Federal Government proposals to introduce new price transparency and price display requirements in supermarkets.

Basket of 20 entertaining essentials cheapest at Aldi.

Coles takes first place, while Aldi ham scores lowest.

The Board of consumer advocacy group CHOICE has announced that Ashley de Silva has informed the Board of his decision to resign as CEO of CHOICE.

CHOICE shares expert tips on how to navigate the sales period.

Products bought at Shein, AliExpress, eBay and Amazon fail mandatory button battery safety standards.

Mutti Polpa takes top spot, followed by Coles Cucina Matese.

Pressure mounting on CommBank to do the right thing.

Coles took top spot, followed by Aldi, in our taste test.

Consumer advocate calls for further strengthening of the unit pricing code.

CHOICE response to regulator update.

Coles had freshest strawberries, while Aldi had cheapest home-brand basket.

Omo and Aldi take top spots, while detergent sheets still not up to scratch.

Response to OAIC announcement on Kmart’s facial recognition use.

CHOICE response to Government announcement on aviation consumer protections.

Gaps in Australian law letting unsafe products in via online marketplaces.

Strong penalties will help clamp down on supermarkets doing the wrong thing.

Consumer group calls for update on TGA investigation.