New mandatory safety standards for button batteries
The Australian Government introduces legally binding rules in response to serious injuries and deaths.
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White Knight hand sanitiser recalled by ACCC
CHOICE investigation: Our third test of hand sanitisers showed most had the required alcohol content, but one has now been recalled.
InvoCare rolls out itemised funeral prices online nationally
After earning a Shonky Award for poor price transparency, the funeral giant now has itemised prices on all its brands’ websites.
‘A real victory’ as more royal commission recommendations become law
New legislation introduces a ‘hawking’ ban, stricter breach reporting, waiting periods and more.
Customers still buying extended warranties they don’t need – survey
Our research shows that one in five customers buy an extended warranty, despite existing warranty rights under consumer law.
Senior Advantage misleads members on dud discounts, CHOICE investigation reveals
A new website promises to save older Australians significant sums of money. But the deals on offer were already out there.
Victoria bans bank marketing in schools
CHOICE welcomes the decision to end bank marketing programs such as Dollarmites in Victorian schools.
People power brings a big win on hand sanitiser labelling
With the generous help of CHOICE supporters, our six-month effort to bring about positive change has a happy ending.
More than one in 10 Australians using buy now, pay later, just to get by
The results of our latest Consumer Pulse survey show that BNPL platforms are not just for life’s little extras’.
How Australians feel about being charged different prices for the same goods
Our latest survey shows most people don’t want to be charged a different price for the same product than someone else.