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Consumer Rights and Advice

What to do if you’re having trouble paying your electricity, gas or water bill

August 30, 2025October 25, 2022 by Liam Kennedy | Jemma Castle
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With utility bills consuming more of the household budget, it’s important to know your rights.

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Categories Consumer Rights and Advice, Shopping, Your Rights Tags choice help

ACCC takes US-based Fitbit to court for flouting local consumer laws 

August 30, 2025October 25, 2022 by Andy Kollmorgen
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In its second action against the fitness tracker company, the regulator is seeking penalties and a compliance program. 

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Categories Consumer Rights and Advice, Shopping, Your Rights Tags Article news

Shonky season is almost here

October 19, 2022 by Pru Engel
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Sign up to stay updated on the dud products of 2022.

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Categories Consumer Rights and Advice, Shopping, Your Rights Tags Article list

Your rights when it comes to unfair contract terms

September 1, 2025September 22, 2022 by Meredith
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Australian Consumer Law deals with unfair contract terms.

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Categories Consumer Rights and Advice, Shopping, Your Rights

Telemarketers and door-to-door sales

September 1, 2025September 22, 2022 by Meredith
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What can you do to discourage unwanted telephone and door-to-door sales?

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Categories Consumer Rights and Advice, Shopping, Your Rights

What to do when a company collapses

September 1, 2025September 21, 2022 by Andy Kollmorgen
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Our guide to your rights for unreceived goods when a business goes bust. 

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Categories Consumer Rights and Advice, Shopping, Your Rights

Pyramid schemes

September 1, 2025September 21, 2022 by Meredith
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They seem too good to be true – because they are.

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Categories Consumer Rights and Advice, Shopping, Your Rights

How to ask for a refund

August 30, 2025September 21, 2022 by Alice Richard
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Not sure if you’re entitled to a refund for an event or service? Here’s what you need to know. 

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Categories Consumer Rights and Advice, Shopping, Your Rights Tags Article explainer, coronavirus donate, coronavirus topic

How to handle a pushy salesperson

September 20, 2022 by Kylie Matthews
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What to do when salespeople try to stop you from walking away from a sale.

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Categories Consumer Rights and Advice, Shopping, Your Rights

Your rights when you receive goods or services you didn’t ask for

September 1, 2025September 20, 2022 by Meredith
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These are called unsolicited supplies, and you don’t have to pay if you didn’t order them.

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Categories Consumer Rights and Advice, Shopping, Your Rights
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