2025 Shonky Awards

From a major bank making bank off the back of Australia’s poorest, one of the worst heaters we’ve ever seen… these are the winners of a 2025 Shonky Award.

More about each winner

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Commonwealth Bank

The Shonky Award for making bank off the back of Australia’s poorest.

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Energy retailers

The Shonky Award for pricing tactics designed to confuse.

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Handy Heater Turbo 800

The Shonky Award for a plug-in heater that doesn’t plug in (or heat anything).

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HCF

The Shonky Award for a price rise in disguise.

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Temu

The Shonky Award for being an unsafe haven for dodgy sales tactics and fast fashion.

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