The federal government has been warned that the rise in household spending on solar systems is clear evidence they "have lost faith" in their energy suppliers, as they move to get greater control over the cost of their electricty bill.
The cost of the federal government's much-hyped Snowy Hydro upgrade could double once network upgrades are included, experts have warned.
Caltex's purchase of a chain of independent petrol stations in Victoria has run into competition concerns with the consumer watchdog, the ACCC, warning the move could lead to motorists paying more for their petrol.
The manufacturer of a bluetooth-enabled sex toy has reached a US class action settlement of almost $4 million.
The head of the consumer watchdog says some large companies are deliberately trying to deceive customers and that the effects are widespread.
The competition watchdog's case against Medibank over the company's alleged secret plan to sting customers with out of pocket hospital costs has hit a stumbling block, after the judge hearing the matter questioned a key plank of the law suit.
A review of the Amazon Kindle terms and conditions by consumer group Choice has found the document takes around nine hours to read.
Medibank Private geared up its call centres for customer blow back after it secretly changed its cover for health tests in hospital, a court has heard.
Medibank has been accused of misleading and deceptive conduct by the competition watchdog.
The looming closure of the Hazelwood power station has prompted a surge in electricity prices in futures trading.
A new report reveals that many businesses are inaccurately measuring and labelling their products, such as meat, precious stones and bread.
The failure of Australia's electricity market has triggered a call for government to intervene.
On a spring day in 2015, criminal lawyer Robyn Richardson was driving her Audi A3 down a Sydney freeway when she heard news that nearly made her slam on the brakes.
Queensland's gas exporters would be well advised to support the domestic market at this critical time, says the ACCC
Celebrity chef Luke Mangan has "sincerely apologise[d]" to guests of a pop-up dinner event he catered, citing "operational challenges" beyond his control.
A source close to NSW's land titles registry sell-off says the process is being rushed and the wrong model is being used.
Nissan, BMW of North America and Ford claim their airbag supplier Takata withheld information about faulty inflators, which have caused airbags to rupture and injure people.
Creditors to the company that formerly owned fashion label Shakuhachi are out almost $1 million, with little recompense in sight.
When a company becomes embroiled in headlines that include young adults taking part in humiliating simulated sex act rituals, cross dressing or slithering on their bellies in a "sluggie" race as punishment for not meeting sales targets, it grabs attention.
Why can you buy an entire bottle of wine for $15 at a bottle shop, while the cheapest option at the local Italian place is a $13 glass of Chianti?
Overstretched parents are booking ridesharing services for their children.
The ACCC has taken Audi to court for using software to cheat tests and misleading consumers about true emissions levels.
Jetstar and Virgin Australia will pay penalties of hundreds of thousands of dollars for their use of "misleading and deceptive" pricing tactics.
Is it true that hens that aren't happy won't produce eggs? Because that's what caged egg farmers are claiming.
A complaint about a Bakers Delight billboard "advertising lollies on bread for school lunches" has been upheld.
Online female fashion retailers Shakuhachi and Popcherry have landed on the most recent consumer complaints register.
You may not know it, but your doctor may transfer your full medical history to your life insurance provider, possibly in breach of doctor-patient confidentiality rules.
It's a good news day for chocolate lovers: Prices for chocolate are set to fall as the world cocoa market shifts from a deficit to the largest surplus in six years.
Bets on US marijuana companies helped an Australian manager soar 145 per cent last year to become the world's best-performing hedge fund.
Les thought buying hearing aids would be a simple exercise. But he soon found out otherwise.
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