The Latest Breaking News from Choice

Melbourne man vows to fight for Malaysia Airlines refund after flights cancelled during pandemic

Mehul Patel says using the credit he was offered by Malaysia Airlines would have been difficult given that the carrier was not operating in Australia at the time.

ABC News · Sep 7, 2022

Four superannuation funds barred for new members after a tough year for fund returns

Four superannuation funds will be barred from taking in new members till their performance improves after they failed regulator APRA's performance test for the second year running.

The New Daily · Sep 5, 2022

Losses from ‘heart-wrenching’ puppy scams increase 1,000% over last two years

Australian consumer group Choice says people more vulnerable to being ripped off with fake dogs and cats during Covid pandemic

The Guardian - AU · Sep 5, 2022

‘So damaging’: Pet scams increase by 1000 per cent during COVID-19 lockdowns

Scammers raked in $4.2 million through pet-related fraud in 2021, an increase of more than 1000 per cent since the beginning of the pandemic.

The New Daily · Jul 7, 2022

Most fail grades ever: Heaters under fire after failing safety tests

Australians are struggling to stay warm this winter – but some of your favourite heaters could be missing key safety features, putting you in danger.

The New Daily · Jul 1, 2022

Consumer group warns against dud heaters

Six out of 15 electric heaters failed CHOICE's safety tests - the most the consumer group has ever seen.

AAP · Jun 29, 2022

Kmart, Bunnings stick with in-store facial recognition despite probe

Kmart and Bunnings will keep using controversial in-store facial recognition technology, despite another major retailer abandoning it amid a privacy probe.

The New Daily · Jun 29, 2022

Facial recognition is on the rise – but the law is lagging a long way behind

Private companies and public authorities are quietly using facial recognition systems around Australia.

The Conversation · Jun 27, 2022

EOFY sales: How to pick the best electric appliances

Electric appliances will be topping shoppers' wish-lists during the current EOFY sales, but there's lots to consider before splurging.

The New Daily · Jun 17, 2022

Renewed calls for national guidelines on using facial recognition technology after CHOICE investigation

Experts say there is a "huge gap" in laws surrounding facial recognition programs, potentially exposing Australians to data harvesting or being wrongly identified as criminals.

ABC News · Jun 15, 2022