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Shonky Awards 2016: The Worst Products Of The Year Revealed
10The Shonky Awards have just wrapped up. There were winners and those winners were losers. All-in-all it was a good day for publically shaming some of Australia’s top brands for misleading consumers and misrepresenting their products. Personally I’m just happy that Pringles got called out for its terrible decision to move to a box I…
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How Much More Do Telstra Customers Pay For Mobile And Broadband?
Telstra is known to charge its customers more for its telecommunications services and has been getting away with it by being the “premium” provider. The telco boasted reliable services and excellent coverage across Australia, often being the only provider of mobile phone or internet that can service remote areas. But with the recent string of…
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Don’t Forget Your Refund Rights Over The Holidays
Everyone’s been a recipient of a gift that doesn’t work, something that doesn’t perform as functioned or maybe you’ve been given an item that’s actually been recalled. If that’s the case, it’s worth brushing up on your statutory rights under the Australian Consumer Law — because most salespeople don’t know them.
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Choice Shonky Awards: The Worst Australian Products Of 2015
Today, consumer watchdog Choice named and shamed the worst products and companies of the year at the 10th annual Shonky Awards. From “flushable” wet wipes that caused sewerage blockages to spontaneously combusting washing machines, these are the dodgiest Australian products of 2015.