consumer
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ACCC Busts ‘Aussie Beer’, Actually Made In China
6Country of origin labelling is a hot topic in Australia right now, but the consumer regulator isn’t entirely without teeth in this area. The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) has fined one manufacturer $10,200 for selling ‘Aussie Beer’ in a green and gold box that was actually made in China.
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Ask LH: Am I Entitled To Exchange A Bikini I Bought Online?
Hi Lifehacker, I recently bought a discounted bikini online and I want to exchange it for a smaller size, but the company’s policy states that sale items cannot be exchanged or refunded. I didn’t think simply swapping it over for a different size would be such a big deal, and just want to know my…
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Ask LH: If I’ve Dropped My Phone, Does That Void Subsequent Warranty Repairs?
Hey Lifehacker, I have a Samsung Galaxy S4 Active with a cracked screen and its earphone jack recently broke. I’ve been told that because the screen is broken the warranty is void and they refuse to repair the earphone jack. Is the warranty really void?
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Ask LH: Does My Travel Agent Have To Tell Me About Hotel Taxes And Surcharges?
Dear Lifehacker, I have recently booked a holiday abroad through a large travel agency. When the confirmation was sent through we have seen that we have to pay the hotel a surcharge for facilities and another surcharge for house cleaning services. Both of these amounts will have tax on top and are to be paid…