Remote Indigenous communities left with broken cars and no redress: Part one
CHOICE travels to the remote Indigenous community of Wujal Wujal in Far North Qld to investigate dodgy motor vehicle sales.
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Scalpers target AFL Finals with illegally inflated ticket prices
Melbourne-based ticket reselling website selling excessively marked-up tickets to Saturday’s AFL Finals in Sydney.
Subscription traps catching out consumers online
Subscription traps are just one of the many so-called ‘dark patterns’ deceiving consumers online.
Home owners drop unaffordable insurance as extreme weather risks grow
Queensland leads the country with number of ‘uninsurable’ homes, while experts suggest ways to approach this complex issue.
Embedded networks trapping customers with expensive electricity
Half a million Australians are locked into an embedded network for their power, with reduced consumer protections.
First Nations Elders in Canberra to push for broad Youpla compensation scheme
The day of action comes after the government announced an interim scheme for people affected by the funeral fund collapse.
Kmart and Bunnings back down on facial recognition after CHOICE investigation
The two retail giants had initially resisted calls to stop using the controversial technology.
Government announces compensation for Youpla victims
The federal government has announced a special fund for the funerals of victims of the Youpla collapse.
Postcode data shows how Youpla targeted most disadvantaged communities
Indigenous funeral fund provider targeted disadvantaged communities across Australia with predatory door-to-door sales.
Kmart, Bunnings and The Good Guys using facial recognition technology in stores
Three major retailers in Australia are using facial recognition technology, often without shoppers realising.