Vulnerable Australians are still being sucked into paying extortionate interest rates on payday loans and leased household goods three months after the government pledged to pull the industry into line, consumer groups say.
An Australian invention that can cut energy costs, reduce carbon emissions and slash demand for peak electricity is generating excitement among green technology investors as well as consumers.
Ever tried keeping three children under the age of three quiet in a 40-minute queue at the post office?
The health insurance industry's report card shows one fund has shed more than 45,000 members.
The CEO of a failed education company says its demise is "the doing of two government agencies", who ultimately wear responsibility.
The company behind consumer finance group Radio Rentals is expecting to be hit with civil penalties over alleged breaches of responsible lending rules.
Strata fees could fall in buildings that allow owners to list their properties on Airbnb, under a new program launched this week.
Rye and sourdough breads may seem to be the healthier options at the supermarket. But researchers are raising alarm over high salt levels.
Research shows insurers are charging more than twice as much for similar homes in the same suburb
Medibank has hit back against claims it mislead and deceived consumers by secretly changing some of its policies, saying it has "always been very clear with members".
This year alone the ACCC has received more than 1000 reports of online shopping scams worth more than $150,000.
A recent survey has found Australians have a high tolerance for mobile bill shock.
Food companies are being accused of hiding the unhealthiness of products by keeping the packaging void of health star ratings.
Many of us trust mortgage brokers to get us the best home loan deals. But the banks are giving them incentives to make sure its interest are placed first.
Energy group warns rise in solar systems clear evidence consumers 'have lost faith' in their energy supplier.
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.
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