With solar subsidies on offer, dodgy installers are never far behind
Consumers are warned to proceed with caution when accessing the new Cheaper Home Batteries Program.
Article investigation
How dodgy super advice destroyed Peter’s life savings
Advocates say stronger protections are needed to save others from poor financial advice.
H&R Block accused of pushing risky ‘tax advance’ loans
Partnering with Beforepay, H&R Block is offering $1000 advances on tax refunds, but there are dangers
The place where a tube of toothpaste costs a day’s salary
Incarcerated people are going without essential items due to high costs and low wages.
Is Australia serious about solving its modern slavery problem?
The Modern Slavery Act has been around for five years, but it doesn’t seem to be making a difference.
B Corps: Real change or just more greenwashing?
Questions have arisen about the certification that signals businesses are socially and environmentally conscious.
Energy and water companies are failing family violence survivors
A new report finds victim/survivors are being put at risk due to poor protections from their essential service retailers
Outback community left with severely limited access to cash
This Northern Territory council serves an area bigger than New Zealand, but has only one bank branch left.
Why the electricity pricing safety net isn’t working
Default market offers are supposed to protect consumers who don’t pick an energy plan, but it appears the system is broken.
How ethical is your favourite chocolate?
Child labour and deforestation are slowly being addressed, but are manufacturers really cleaning up their supply chains?