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Your Rights

7 out of 10 Australians misunderstand extended warranties and their rights

August 30, 2025August 1, 2023 by Jarni
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CHOICE survey finds many consumers falsely believe buying an extended warranty gives them extra consumer protections.

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World Consumer Rights Day 2023: Our top tips for transitioning to cleaner energy

August 30, 2025March 15, 2023 by Bea
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We share our most useful advice for switching to cleaner and more efficient energy practices.

Categories Consumer Rights and Advice, Shopping, Your Rights

Op-ed: Companies have no qualms telling straight-out lies

August 30, 2025March 7, 2023 by Jarni
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Companies lie to protect themselves and show no shame when they are caught out.

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Refunds, returns and repairs – your rights explained

August 30, 2025January 31, 2023 by CHOICE staff
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Have you bought a product that’s faulty or not quite right? Get to know your rights.

Categories Consumer Rights and Advice, Shopping, Your Rights

Five ways CHOICE made a difference to consumers in 2022

August 30, 2025December 20, 2022 by Liam Kennedy
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Want to know how we’ve helped you this year? We recap the biggest wins of 2022 that consumers made possible.

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CHOICE staff share their favourite Shonkys moments

August 30, 2025October 26, 2022 by Alice Richard
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The moments that captured our hearts over 16 years of Shonky Awards.

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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.

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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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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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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