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.

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Directly influenced policy changes at a state and national level

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

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

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Webinar: Made to Manipulate

From Oslo to Singapore, Brussels to Washington DC, governments and advocates are developing groundbreaking solutions to protect consumers from digital manipulation. Every day, websites and apps deploy sophisticated design traps that manipulate your decisions without you knowing. These dark patterns aren’t accidents—they’re deliberately engineered to extract your time, money, and data. The cost? More than just your wallet or privacy. These manipulative practices are taking a toll on our collective wellbeing, creating digital environments we endure rather than enjoy.

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Annual Report is out now

We’ve made a some real positive steps in 2023-24, driving change in digital privacy, housing affordability, sustainability, and fair trading. Our research is powering solutions that are shaping policy, and giving consumers a stronger voice.

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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.

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