Consumer Policy Research Centre (CPRC) is an independent, not-for-profit, consumer think-tank. We collaborate with policymakers, regulators, academia, industry, and the community sector to develop and promote evidence-based public interest research that informs policy change to create fairer markets for Australians.
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Directly influenced policy changes at a state and national level
A strong history of independent research with over 130 reports and submissions
Businesses are removing harmful web designs thanks to our Australia-first research into dark patterns
March 28, 2024
CPRC has worked with data released 20 March 2024 (for the 2022-23 financial year period) to present some key findings that explore the incidence and reporting of scams in Australia, and what this has looked like over the last few years.
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February 27, 2024
In a collaboration with UNSW Sydney, we embarked on a research to explore the landscape of data privacy and consumer perceptions.
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February 6, 2024
CPRC and Tenants Victoria conducted a mystery shop of 100 rental properties in Victoria. While many properties met the minimum standards, issues such as maintenance, visible mould, and lack of window coverings were associated with poorly maintained affordable properties
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