JB Hi-Fi, The Good Guys and Harvey Norman mislead consumers about warranties: Choice CHOICE has uncovered misleading conduct at JB Hi-Fi, Harvey Norman and The Good Guys ahead of Black Friday sales. The New Daily · Nov 22, 2022
Retailers’ extended warranties give no more cover than existing consumer rights, Choice says Consumer group found 91% of stores it investigated tried to sell extended warranties and claims 71% provided misleading information The Guardian - AU · Nov 22, 2022
Consumers need motor vehicle ombudsman to resolve second-hand car disputes, advocates say Just weeks after Pushkar Gogia bought a refrigerated van for his dessert business, the vehicle's engine went "kaput". He says getting the problem fixed was much harder than it should have been — and consumer groups agree. ABC News · Nov 21, 2022
Airline flight delays and cancellations persist close to record levels as travel demand surges An industry-wide crisis of flight delays and cancellations continues to sweep Australian aviation, with concerns about what the peak summer travel season will look like. ABC News · Nov 21, 2022
Airlines extend expiry dates as travellers struggle to redeem billions in flight credits Travel plans disrupted by the pandemic have left Australians with more than one billion dollars of flight credits. But there is growing evidence that the system is too hard to use, with travellers forced to forfeit thousands of dollars in unused credits. ABC News · Nov 20, 2022
Hundreds at risk in Qld car fraud scheme Hundreds of southeast Queensland drivers may have been stung by a sophisticated car fraud operation selling second-hand cars with tampered odometers. AAP · Nov 17, 2022
Qantas results show a bounce back, but Rex soars with the best performance Qantas clawed its way back to perform better on delays after a shocking few months as the worst-performing airline in Australia. The New Daily · Nov 4, 2022
Alan Joyce to get millions in bonuses despite Qantas bungles Airline chief will receive $4m in shares on top of his $2m-plus salary, despite customer fury at service failures The Guardian - AU · Nov 4, 2022
Choice hands Shonky awards to Qantas, VetPay, Steggles, Bloomex and Zega Digital cookware Qantas has picked up a Shonky Award from consumer advocacy group Choice over its flight credits scheme, flight cancellations and lost baggage. A finance product for pet owners and an online florist also picked up gongs. ABC News · Nov 2, 2022
Qantas quibbles with Shonky gong What does Qantas have in common with chicken nuggets? They're both among the winners of the latest Shonky Awards. AAP · Nov 2, 2022
Shonky Awards: Qantas tops this year’s list of worst products and services Qantas has come out on top of this year's list of worst products and services in the annual CHOICE Shonky Awards. The New Daily · Nov 2, 2022
Business racing to use facial recognition technology, raising concerns the law is too slow to catch up Clubs NSW says the scheme will be used to combat problem gambling, but experts warn of a lack of safeguards and regulation The Guardian - AU · Oct 22, 2022
Consumers taking out loans for lemons as dodgy used car sales rise in Queensland Michelle took out a $10,000 loan to buy her dream car in April, but a week later it was at the mechanics with a major oil leak and she was left paying a loan for a vehicle she cannot use. ABC News · Oct 19, 2022
An overhaul of financial advice aims to make it cheaper, but will it erode consumer protections? An overhaul of financial advice could make it easier to access, but critics say it will also unwind decades of consumer protections. ABC News · Oct 11, 2022
The Guardian - AU · Sep 21, 2022 Safe infant sleep: consumer groups say Australian product regulation lags While Australia has some of the strongest safety standards in the world for some baby products, consumer groups say regulatory blind spots are putting infants at risk
ABC News · Sep 20, 2022 Calls for guaranteed compensation for delayed and cancelled flights, as holiday test looms As Australians board planes for long weekends, school holidays and footy finals, airlines are facing calls from consumer advocates to guarantee compensation for flight delays and cancellations.
The Guardian - AU · Sep 20, 2022 Data for a discount: are customer loyalty programs ever a good deal? Loyalty cards offer rewards like frequent flyer points, discounts on future shops and free gifts. But what do these perks really cost you?
Belfast Live · Sep 18, 2022 Stewartstown Road community 'living in turmoil' as anti-social behaviour spikes Speaking to Belfast Live, one resident described the "trauma" of living in the area
The Guardian - AU · Sep 16, 2022 The original cult appliance: ‘My mother used the electric frypan constantly’ Used for everything from pikelets to chow mein to Sunday roasts, electric frying pans were once ubiquitous in Australian kitchens
The Guardian - AU · Sep 15, 2022 One in seven buy now, pay later customers had more than 20 loans last year, Choice survey shows Use of BNPL services to cover essential bills raises concerns as Albanese government prepares to consult on regulating the sector
ABC News · Sep 9, 2022 Consumer group CHOICE warns some portacots are unsafe Consumer group CHOICE warns some travel cots pose a serious safety risk to babies, with a number of products failing its annual safety test.
The New Daily · Sep 8, 2022 Government acts on bank compensation scheme, but critics say it falls ‘far short’ The Albanese government has introduced new laws that will force banks to fund a compensation scheme of last resort for ripped off customers.
The New Daily · Sep 8, 2022 Retailer fires back at Choice warning on travel cots A major retailer has hit back after Australia's leading consumer advocacy group urged parents to stop using some of the most popular travel cots.
Belfast Live · Sep 7, 2022 Street Soccer 8 Nations Cup footballers voice pride at representing Northern Ireland The Street Soccer 8 Nations Cup takes place in Dundee from September 9-11
The New Daily · Sep 7, 2022 Spring has sprung: Easy savings as the weather warms up Consumer group CHOICE has named its five top tips for saving cash this spring, with many of the tips taking advantage of the warmer weather.