ACCC traces some coloured asbestos sand to ‘a particular quarry in China’
Some of the coloured sand found to contain asbestos has been traced to a quarry in China, according…
Coloured sand linked to asbestos contamination scare found at over 100 SA sites
Coloured sand products linked to an asbestos contamination scare have so far been identified at more than 100…
The Wiggles ‘likely breached’ consumer law with sale of Emma Bow headbands, watchdog says
Beloved children’s entertainers The Wiggles “likely breached” consumer law by selling headbands without mandatory safety warnings, according to…
Aussie shoppers issued warning ahead of sales after popular retailers fined $19,800
A number of businesses were caught out and ultimately fined over their Black Friday sales tactics. (Source: Westfield/ACCC)…
Microsoft to refund customers for 365 subscription price hike after ACCC action
Microsoft has apologised to customers and said it will refund them, after the consumer watchdog alleged the tech…
ACCC sues over Microsoft 365 subscription hikes allegedly misleading millions of Australians
The consumer watchdog is suing Microsoft for allegedly misleading about 2.7 million Australians over its Microsoft 365 subscriptions.…
As Europe proposes a ban on all PFAS, some researchers say Australia should do the same
Rachael Wakefield-Rann knows how “terrifying” it can be for parents to manage their kids’ exposure to toxic chemicals,…
Petrol prices vary across Australia, but discrepancies of 50cpl are prompting calls for an investigation
There are growing calls for Australia’s consumer watchdog to investigate exorbitant fuel prices in some parts of Australia,…
Bluescope chief demands urgent action on ‘broken’ gas market to save industry
Australia’s biggest manufacturers have warned the nation’s “broken” east coast gas market could cost thousands of jobs and…
Major issue standing in the way of LuLu Hypermarket entering Australia to challenge Coles, Woolworths: ‘Harder’
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has invited LuLu Hypermarket to expand to Australia to increase competition in the supermarket…
Beef from IGA, Aldi gyozas, Coles and Woolworths snacks
This week, several major retailers have issued product recalls. Items include popular food items from Aldi, Coles and…
The Good Guys ordered to pay $13.5m in penalties for misleading store credit promotions
The Good Guys has been ordered to pay $13.5 million in penalties for misleading promotions and for failing…