Data and technology

28 November 2023

Submission to Treasury: CRIS – Protecting consumers from unfair trade practices

Submission to Treasury: CRIS – Protecting consumers from unfair trade practices An economy-wide prohibition on unfair trade practices is a vital addition to Australia’s consumer laws. […]
13 September 2023

Submission to the ACCC on draft guidance for businesses on green claims

Consumers deserve and are entitled to accurate, truthful information on products and services advertised as being sustainable or environmentally beneficial. Businesses who make deceptive, untruthful and […]
16 August 2023

Submission to ACCC Digital Platforms Inquiry – Data Brokers

Data brokers are mining and refining our data and then sharing and selling it to the highest bidder. There is little to no transparency in how […]
27 July 2023

Submission to DISR – Safe and responsible AI

As AI and new technologies quickly evolve, the Federal Government should focus on creating a legal and regulatory framework that ensures that when businesses use new […]
30 March 2023

Submission to the Attorney-General: Privacy Act Review Report

It’s time to introduce privacy laws that work to actively protect Australians in the digital economy. CPRC broadly supports many of the proposals outlined in the […]
16 March 2023

Why businesses need to keep consumers safe and treat their data with care

In whose interest? Why businesses need to keep consumers safe and treat their data with care Australia’s privacy laws rely on notification and consent as the […]
24 March 2022

Productivity Commission: Australia’s productivity performance – Call for submissions

CPRC believes that the Productivity Commission should take a broader view of how to improve productivity, ensuring that benefits are spread evenly across all consumers. Applying […]
8 December 2021

Submission to The Attorney-General’s Department: Online Privacy Bill

While the CPRC generally supports the proposed amendments in Privacy Legislation Amendment (Enhancing Online Privacy and Other Measures) Bill 2021