EXPLAINED: 27 - The Real Truth

Fashion giant fined (again) over dodgy face mask claims

One of Australia's largest fashion conglomerates has been handed a $266,000 fine for misleading claims about face masks and hot water bottles

The New Daily · Sep 15, 2022

ACCC considering issues raised over retailer Urban Rampage's use of Centrepay in disadvantaged communities

Operating across eight towns with large Indigenous populations, the clothing and homewares retailer has been slammed by financial counsellors over its business practices, which they say are predatory and exploit welfare recipients.

ABC News · Sep 13, 2022

Fuel is set to jump 25 cents this month and the European energy crisis could push diesel prices even higher, economist says

Fuel prices are set to jump by 25 cents a litre later this month — but the European energy crisis could send the price of diesel fuel even higher, says an energy economist.

ABC News · Sep 13, 2022

Losses from ‘heart-wrenching’ puppy scams increase 1,000% over last two years

Australian consumer group Choice says people more vulnerable to being ripped off with fake dogs and cats during Covid pandemic

The Guardian - AU · Sep 5, 2022

Competition watchdog ordered to monitor fuel retailers ahead of return to full fuel excise

As the end of a temporary halving of Australia's fuel excise draws near, the ACCC is ordered to watch for fuel retailers seeking to take advantage of the hike.

ABC News · Sep 4, 2022

Petrol price rises to further hit budgets

Regulators will watch for abnormal price hikes as motorists prepare to pay an extra 25c per litre for fuel when the excise returns to full later this month.

AAP · Sep 4, 2022

Consumer watchdog will crack down on petrol price gouging when tax cut ends, Labor says

Federal government also confirms pension and jobseeker will rise 4% in line with consumer price index, as parliament returns

The Guardian - AU · Sep 4, 2022

Google trials new payment options for Android users after pressure from regulators across world

Pilot to let some app developers offer options outside Google’s Play payment system in Australia, Europe, India, Indonesia and Japan

The Guardian - AU · Sep 2, 2022

Large firms are consolidating power like Scott Morrison consolidates jobs – and it’s hurting productivity

In a speech today, the assistant minister for competition, Andrew Leigh, will point the finger at big business over the inflation crisis

The Guardian - AU · Aug 24, 2022

Scam targeting mothers defrauds hundreds of at least $2.6 million by 'tugging at heartstrings'

An Adelaide mother who lost more than $5,000 to fraudsters impersonating her son shares her experience in an effort to warn others who might be vulnerable to the same deception.

ABC News · Aug 23, 2022