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
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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December 1, 2023
Green claims are everywhere, even on social media. But how easy is it for consumers to tell the difference between a genuine environmental claim and a meaningless one? CPRC, in partnership with ADM+S, has analysed over 20,000 impressions of more than 8,000 Facebook ads with green claims.
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