Pathology lab becomes the first business to be fined in Australia for a privacy breach
In a recent court judgement – the first of its kind under the Privacy Act – Australian Clinical Labs was fined $5.8 million.
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Labubu or Lafufu: Can you spot the difference?
These popular dolls have taken the world by storm, but can you tell the real deal from their fake counterparts?
Push for Optus to be forced to prevent further triple-0 failures
Australia’s peak telco consumer rights body is calling on the government to force Optus to have a reliable triple-0 system.
TGA acts following CHOICE sunscreen investigation
The Therapeutic Goods Administration has raised concerns over 20 sunscreens sold in Australia.
Rental rights are gaining ground, but some parts of Australia are being left behind
A new report reveals that WA, NT and Tasmania have made little progress in the fight for a fair rental market.
Ultra Violette, Naked Sundays, Endota and other sunscreens removed from shelves
Ultra Violette, Naked Sundays, Endota and other sunscreens recalled or paused from sale following CHOICE testing.
Energy regulator’s new ‘better offer’ rules won’t fix deeper problems with the market
The need to constantly switch plans as energy retailers turn better offers into worse ones indicates an unhealthy market.
Using your credit card to buy gift cards? You might be paying more than you think
Helen was caught out by unexpected fees and high interest when using her CommBank credit card.
Kmart’s facial recognition technology broke the law, commissioner rules
A three year long investigation by the Privacy Commissioner has confirmed what CHOICE suspected
Jordan overdrew her account to flee family violence, CommBank won’t stop charging her fees
The case raises fresh doubts over the bank’s willingness to refund low-income customers unfairly charged