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Many regulators in Australia have a wealth of insights in the data they hold from consumer complaints, but often the information is not easily accessible or even made public. Consumer Policy Research Centre Financial Counselling Australia cprc.org.au/report/am-i-th…

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🎮 New report: Unfair gaming practices impact Australians! 95% faced dark patterns. Download the full report: cprc.org.au/report/playing… #ConsumerRights #DigitalGaming #DarkPatterns #ConsumerProtection #AreYouBeingPlayed?

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📊 Our report with @MonashUniversity reveals video games target kids with gambling-like features. 95% face manipulative patterns. We're calling for better protections! Read more: ow.ly/g0Au50VJkXc #DigitalSafety #ConsumerRights

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95% of Aussie gamers face dark patterns in games! 🎮 Learn more: cprc.org.au/report/playing… #GamingIndustry #ConsumerResearch #DigitalRight

95% of Aussie gamers face dark patterns in games! 🎮 Learn more: cprc.org.au/report/playing… #GamingIndustry #ConsumerResearch #DigitalRight
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💸 Digital games are emptying wallets! 46% of gamers faced financial harm. Read more: cprc.org.au/report/playing… #ConsumerProtection #DigitalEconomy #GamingIndustry #GamingResearch #ConsumerAwareness #AustraliaGaming #GamerSpending #GamePurchases #FinancialImpact #ConsumerIssues

💸 Digital games are emptying wallets! 46% of gamers faced financial harm. Read more: cprc.org.au/report/playing… #ConsumerProtection #DigitalEconomy #GamingIndustry #GamingResearch #ConsumerAwareness #AustraliaGaming #GamerSpending #GamePurchases #FinancialImpact #ConsumerIssues
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Finding #3: Psychological Impact 😔 59% of Aussie gamers feel negative effects from dark patterns. Gaming should be fun, not frustrating! 🙅‍♂️ Full report: cprc.org.au/report/playing… #DigitalWellbeing #GamerRights #ConsumerPsychology

Finding #3: Psychological Impact 😔 59% of Aussie gamers feel negative effects from dark patterns. Gaming should be fun, not frustrating! 🙅‍♂️ Full report: cprc.org.au/report/playing… #DigitalWellbeing #GamerRights #ConsumerPsychology
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Finding #4: The Silent Suffering 🤫 42% of gamers don’t complain after harm. This silence allows exploitation. Read more: cprc.org.au/report/playing… #ConsumerAdvocacy #DigitalRights #ConsumerProtection

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Finding #5: Most Harmful Practices ⚠️ 1️⃣ Hidden costs 2️⃣ Data grabs 3️⃣ Freemiums. Download our report: cprc.org.au/report/playing… #ConsumerPolicy #GamingRegulation #DigitalReform

Finding #5: Most Harmful Practices ⚠️ 
1️⃣ Hidden costs 
2️⃣ Data grabs 
3️⃣ Freemiums. 
Download our report: cprc.org.au/report/playing… #ConsumerPolicy #GamingRegulation #DigitalReform
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📣 Stronger protections for Australian gamers needed! Ban exploitative mechanics & restrict hidden microtransactions. Read our recommendations: cprc.org.au/report/playing… #PolicyReform #ConsumerRights #DigitalRegulation

📣 Stronger protections for Australian gamers needed! Ban exploitative mechanics & restrict hidden microtransactions. Read our recommendations: cprc.org.au/report/playing… #PolicyReform #ConsumerRights #DigitalRegulation
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📰 MEDIA SPOTLIGHT: Great read from Leah J. Williams @GamesHub! What stands out? The insight that if 95% of ADULTS struggle with dark patterns in games, children face even greater vulnerability. Read full article: gameshub.com/news/features/… #GamingRegulation #ConsumerAdvocacy #ChildSafety

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🔒 Privacy management in Australia is a burden on consumers. Our new report reveals the true cost of protecting your data. Dive into key findings from our privacy sweep and discover what managing you privacy is costing you. Read now: ow.ly/Ch3950SyqMk #PrivacyReform

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🌍 A Global Tour of Dark Patterns From Oslo to DC, explore how governments and advocates are tackling deceptive digital design 👉Made to Manipulate webinar 🗓️ 3 June | ⏰ 4:30PM AEST 🔗 Register: cprc.org.au/event/made-to-… #DarkPatterns #DigitalRights #OnlineSafety

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Short-term relief isn't enough. Erin Turner discusses long-term solutions in her article: cprc.org.au/beyond-cost-of… #CostOfLiving #FinancialCounselling #Policy #Wellbeing #FirstNationsLeadership

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📢 NEW REPORT: Made to Manipulate Dark patterns are duping Australians online every day. Our Deputy CEO Chandni Gupta traveled to 7 countries, met 70+ experts, read what Australia can do to protect consumers. Read now 👉 cprc.org.au/made-to-manipu… #DarkPatterns #ConsumerRights

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🌍 A Global Tour of Dark Patterns From Oslo to DC, explore how governments and advocates are tackling deceptive digital design #DarkPatterns Made to Manipulate webinar 🗓️ 3 June ⏰ 4:30PM AEST 🔗 Register: cprc.org.au/event/made-to-… #DigitalRights #OnlineSafety

🌍 A Global Tour of Dark Patterns 
From Oslo to DC, explore how governments and advocates are tackling deceptive digital design #DarkPatterns

Made to Manipulate webinar
🗓️ 3 June 
⏰ 4:30PM AEST
🔗 Register: cprc.org.au/event/made-to-… 

 #DigitalRights #OnlineSafety
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🧠 Dark patterns trick you into subscriptions and harm wellbeing. Chandni Gupta's report reveals these tactics. 🌐 Read: cprc.org.au/made-to-manipu… 🗓️ Join our June 3 webinar! #ManipulationByDesign #DarkPatterns #DigitalRights #ConsumerProtection

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🌍 What can Australia learn from the EU, UK, and US on #DarKPatterns? 👀 See how global action shapes protections. 📘 Full report: cprc.org.au/made-to-manipu… 🗓️ Register for the June 3 webinar #ChurchillFellowship #DigitalRegulation #GlobalInsights #ConsumerPolicy

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📅 June 3: Join our WEBINAR "Made to Manipulate" on dark patterns and their impact on wellbeing. 🌐 Featuring global experts! 📝 Save your spot: cprc.org.au/made-to-manipu… #DigitalWellbeing #DarkPatterns #OnlineDesign #ConsumerRights

📅 June 3: Join our WEBINAR "Made to Manipulate" on dark patterns and their impact on wellbeing. 🌐 Featuring global experts! 📝 Save your spot: cprc.org.au/made-to-manipu… #DigitalWellbeing #DarkPatterns #OnlineDesign #ConsumerRights
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Dark patterns are everywhere—and Australians are at risk. @CHOICE covers our report Made to Manipulate led by Chandni Gupta via her #ChurchillFellowship. Time for stronger laws + bold action. Read more by @AndyKollmorgen: bit.ly/3yJfKXX #DarkPatterns #CPRC

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🎧 Dark patterns are everywhere—and it’s no accident. In this must-listen @Mi3 podcast, @ChandniGupta unpacks how behavioural economics is being weaponised to manipulate. AI could worsen it—but legal reform is coming. 🎙️ Listen: ow.ly/ofia50VZKcW #DarkPatterns #CPRC