Remote Aboriginal communities left behind in Australia’s rooftop solar boom
Rooftop solar could reduce high energy costs and prevent blackouts, but regulatory hurdles are slowing progress.
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Budget 2023: Everything you need to know about the ‘cost of living’ Budget
At the centre of the federal government’s first full Budget is a $14.6 billion cost of living package.
What can Australia learn from how other countries are regulating buy now, pay later?
Jurisdictions around the world are taking different approaches to regulating the booming buy now, pay later credit industry.
Right2Drive confusing customers, says former employee
An ex-employee of the accident hire car company says they aren’t doing enough to be transparent about how they operate.
Facebook and Instagram are awash with alcohol advertisements
A new report says the two platforms, both owned by Meta, hosted almost 40,000 distinct ads for alcohol in a single year.
Op-ed: Companies have no qualms telling straight-out lies
Companies lie to protect themselves and show no shame when they are caught out.
ACCC investigation reveals misleading green claims are rife
The consumer watchdog has conducted an online sweep of business’s environmental claims and vows more action to come.
‘Pay later’ operators providing large loans without a credit licence
Elepay and Futurerent offer property owners huge lines of credit, and consumer advocates are sounding the alarm.
Why companies can keep your data forever
In Australia, your rights to have a company erase your data are very limited.
Free vs paid bankruptcy advice
A range of companies offer bankruptcy advice for a fee, but is their advice trustworthy?