We’ve launched a survey for consumers and a submissions portal for industry to inform our supermarkets inquiry, where we are examining the pricing and other practices of the supermarkets and the relationship between wholesale and retail prices. bit.ly/3Tg2b4g

Really helpful new report from Friends of the Earth International on AI and climate change impacts. AI uses huge amounts of water, energy, and resources. At minimum we need to see transparent and audited reporting from big tech on these impacts apo.org.au/sites/default/…

Got thoughts about supermarkets? The ACCC wants to hear from as many Australians as possible about what's happening in your area.

Bargain-hungry shoppers are being warned of the hidden cost of giving away personal information, including their name, mobile and email address. trib.al/XvK5L0z

What do companies know about you? Check out this insightful article by Charis Chang on data collection via SBS News. Encourage all to take the quiz and test your knowledge!

With the ATO currently pursuing old tax debts, FCA is calling for the introduction of proper hardship provisions. Co-CEO, Peter Gartlan, spoke to The World Today about the issue👇🏼 ow.ly/vCZK50R1Pav

The more I looked into this story, the more outrageous it became - The secret house paint tax- Australian consumers are forking out millions for a paint recycling scheme with no reporting on where the money goes CHOICE choice.com.au/home-improveme…

The hidden scourge of fraud -vastly underreported in Australia- only 9% of scams were reported to Government in 2022-23 @steph_tonkin Erin Turner Stephen Jones Ian Royall 🏍 ABC Melbourne

Struggling to pay energy bills amidst a cost of living crisis? Don't worry, six energy companies are promoting an app which allows you to "crowdfund" bills. Because who needs to abide by financial hardship obligations when you can guilt friends & family? choice.com.au/shopping/shopp…

Excellent to see this case from ACCC - there have been far too many misleading "ocean plastic" claims in the market. In this case the "ocean" Glad is referring to is anywhere up to 50km inland. #greenwashing

The dirt on greenwashing. Erin Turner and I write in The Age on why legal action against greenwashing companies is insufficient. We also need law reform to ban generic eco claims and requirements to inform us about the most ethical choices. theage.com.au/business/consu…

Excellent outcome from ACCC with money heading back to customers misled by Qantas. If you originally booked on one of the 8,000 "ghost" flights you will get between $225-$450.

Talk about an intern kicking goals - The Australian Energy Regulator has written to retailers using the crowdfunding bill app HelpPay warning they may be breaching the law following a CHOICE investigation by Centre for Advancing Journalism student Brendan Kearns aer.gov.au/publications/r…

There are no consequences for companies that repeatedly fail to fix a product. If we want the right to repair, we need to penalise companies that don’t play by reasonable rules. More on right to repair featuring the excellent Leanne Wiseman themarketonline.com.au/why-the-federa…

The Cost of Managing Your Privacy from .Consumer Policy Research Centre: "privacy protection shouldn’t solely rest on individual shoulders"

Family claims a chemical leak from their Samsung fridge caused a health emergency - my latest CHOICE choice.com.au/home-and-livin…

Our new report out today, reports on 1,100+ alcohol ads pushed through our social media feeds each month. We show how alcohol ads are no longer just ads – they are the store front to bottle shops that look to rapidly convert ad exposure into alcohol sale. fare.org.au/buy-now-button…

Our CEO Erin Turner spoke with ABC RN Hour Fran Kelly about supermarket price gouging and PM Albanese's promise. Are Australian supermarkets gouging? Tune in! 🔗ow.ly/glQ050VsPux #FairPricing #ConsumerRights #AusPol