NDIS recipients are being sued by their service providers
There are calls for reform as evidence emerges of NDIS recipients facing harsh action over unpaid invoices.
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Indigenous students still struggling with debt legacy from education loan scandal
The laptops for education scandal has left some students with an ongoing debt legacy even years later.
Price gouging: COVID-19 rapid antigen test prices soar
Stronger protections needed for consumers as some businesses take advantage of demand for ‘RAT’ kits.
‘An incredible difference’ – here are the top CHOICE wins of 2021
From kissing goodbye to bank marketing in schools to protecting renters from insurance ‘robodebt’, it’s been a year of big wins.
Calls for car ombudsman to resolve ‘lemon’ vehicle disputes
Victorian consumer advocates are calling for action on the high number of complaints about dodgy cars.
‘Huge win for renters’ – landlord insurers change policies following CHOICE campaign
Renters will no longer be pursued over accidental property damage after investigations and a campaign by CHOICE and WEstjustice.
NSW leads push for more information and rights for travellers to restore confidence
CHOICE is calling on other states to follow NSW’s lead and introduce a mandatory information standard for travellers.
New TPG and iiNet customers asked to waive their service guarantee rights
Customers may not be clear about their rights when it comes to their landline and internet services.
Fears ticket scalping will surge post-lockdown as laws fail to rein in Viagogo
Despite anti-scalping legislation in most states, the ticket reseller is still up to its old tricks.
Commonwealth Bank drops Dollarmites
After long campaign by CHOICE, pin is finally pulled on ‘shonky’ school banking program.