Shaping policy to make markets fairer for all Australians

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.

More About Us

The impact of our research

Learn more right arrow
statistics icon

Directly influenced policy changes at a state and national level

statistics icon

A strong history of independent research with over 130 reports and submissions

statistics icon

Businesses are removing harmful web designs thanks to our Australia-first research into dark patterns

Latest Research

View all reports

Featured

We're hiring!

Consumer Policy Research Centre is looking for a Content Producer! Applications close 21 August.

Read more right arrow

What is unfair trading?

A consumer expert explains what unfair trading means in practice and why it's one of the most pressing consumer issues.

Read more right arrow

Albanese Government introduces an Unfair Trading Prohibition

The Albanese Government has introduced an Unfair Trading Prohibition – filling a vital gap in Australia’s consumer protection framework. Consumer Policy Research Centre along with 17 leading consumer advocates across Australia welcomed the announcement.

Read more right arrow

We provide research services to government and regulatory bodies that want to design and operate effective consumer policy regimes that work in practice, not just in theory.

Discuss a project

Newsletter sign-up

Sign up to receive the CPRC email newsletter

Sign up
Skip to content