ACCC seeks strengthening of market power laws
Senate set to vote on controversial laws that will make it easier for the competition watchdog to pursue companies for misuse of market power.
Consumer Affairs
Bunnings issues urgent recall amid fears oil heaters could burst
Bunnings has issued an urgent recall for an oil heater amid fears the device could rupture and spray out hot oil.
Ministers say yes to legalising hemp foods
For the first time, Australian shops will be allowed to sell hemp foods legally.
The yoghurt with more sugar than ice-cream
There's one yoghurt that has more sugar than ice-cream.
Security fears over new technology being rolled out across NSW
A cybercrime expert has raised concerns about the security flaws in smart meters.
The one thing Australians waste two hours at work on every week
Working Australians are spending almost two hours a week shopping online, while on the company clock.
'An accident waiting to happen': Australians with food allergies in the dark
Australians with food allergies are at risk when choosing whether packaged products are safe to eat, because of poor food labelling standards.
The health insurance industry's plan to lure more young people into the system
The health insurance industry's plan to lure more young people into the system.
Why it's so hard to buy tickets to see your favourite band
There is only one thing worse than missing out on tickets to see your favourite band.
'They think we're going to defraud our daughter'
Norm and Christine are refusing to pay a new government-imposed fee of $12,000 a year, saying "it's quite insulting".
The three-second rule for online shopping
How long is too long for a web page to load in 2017?
Grown-ups spit bricks over Lego ban
Grown-up Lego fans are spitting bricks after being told they are too old to go to Melbourne's new construction toy mecca.
Why the maker of Nurofen should have been penalised $54 million more
Companies that mislead consumers could face penalties 10 times bigger than the current maximum amount, under proposed changes to the Australian Consumer Law.
The Australian fashion brands that are silent on sweatshops
Four years after the Rana Plaza disaster, nine brands refuse to say a word about what they're doing.
Deliveroo and Foodora riders flouting road rules to deliver meals
Food delivery riders appear to be flouting the road rules as questions are asked about the safety practices of companies such as Deliveroo and Foodora.
Sports brands are finally offering activewear for women of all sizes
News flash: people who wear larger sizes also exercise. And finally, some sports brands are listening.
Coles rolls back ad after staff sexually harassed
Coles wound back its Easter campaign after employees were sexually harassed.
Woolworths urged to dump poorly ranked tuna
Greenseas is under fire for selling tuna that's been caught using a destructive method.
How does our Good Friday observance compare with other countries?
As Australia prepares for its first ever Good Friday football match and horse race, we look at the rest of the world.
Outrage at United could cost CEO his $US500,000 bonus
Angry United Airlines customers can now vent their fury at a juicy target: the chief executive's pocketbook.
NSW land titles registry leased for $2.6 billion to Hastings Funds Management, First State Super
The state's 150-year-old registry will be leased to Hastings Funds Management and First State Super.
Insurance contracts 'unfair and complex'
Insurance companies are exploiting an exemption to unfair contract rules and hiding behind complex product disclosure documents, consumer advocates say.
Is a tsunami 'sea action'? That depends on your insurer
Insurance companies should consider standardising their policy definitions to make it easier for people to compare policies against one another, the corporate regulator says.
Here comes the mobile phone price war
Get set for a price war in our mobile phone market with the near-$2b entry of TPG.
Could these changes force businesses to 'lift their game'?
It's the first major review of the Australian Consumer Law since it commenced in 2011 and it affects you more than you know.
'I can't believe I got sucked in:' How Jason fell victim to online scammers
Internet pop-up scams that ask victims to call a fake 1800 support line have netted more than $41,000.
Damaging your phone, accidentally on purpose
Every so often, Apple comes out with an updated iPhone, which has new features and attracts a lot of buzz. Turns out all that buzz can lead to an increase in iPhone accidents.
‘Every time he had an excuse’: Unlicensed builder up to old tricks
Despite a string of convictions, an unlicensed builder is at large in Sydney and probably looking for more building work.
How to get the most bang for your Easter egg buck
Australians are expected to buy 3000 tonnes of chocolate this Easter – and that's just at one supermarket.
iPhone 'error 53': Apple taken to court by consumer watchdog
Apple has been accused of falsely and misleadingly telling customers that it wasn't required to fix their iPhones and iPads.