“Alarming” Gen Z confidence gap: Consumer Policy Research Centre

Consumer Rights Confidence Index finds a 39 point gap between Gen Z and Boomers

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Countdown is on until unfair is illegal

Australians are one step closer to stronger protections against subscription traps, hidden fees and manipulative business practices, with landmark unfair trading reforms now passed by Parliament.

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New Reforms Deliver Essential Protections For Residential Parks Residents

The reforms, which include limitations on deferred management fees, mandatory park registration, rent regulation, and the introduction of a code of conduct, directly address key recommendations from CPRC's recent research into the sector completed in partnership with the Commissioner for Residential Tenancies, 

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“Landmark laws”: consumer groups welcome unfair trading prohibition

17 leading consumer groups have today welcomed the introduction of an Unfair Trading Prohibition to the Federal Parliament.

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“Don’t be a jerk” laws – consumer group response: Video News Release

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LANDMARK REFORMS TO STOP UNFAIR TRADING

Consumer Policy Research Centre (CPRC) CEO Erin Turner said the reforms will deliver long-needed protections for Australians facing increasingly complex and unfair business practices.

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CPRC WELCOMES THE GOVERNMENT’S ACTION TO ADDRESS UNDERQUOTING

The Consumer Policy Research Centre (CPRC) welcomes the Victorian Government’s announcement of new reforms to address underquoting in the housing market.

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OVERWHELMED AND UNDERINVESTING IN MAINTENANCE: “ACCIDENTAL LANDLORDS” IN VICTORIA PUT RENTERS AT RISK

Consumer Policy Research Centre (CPRC) research shows landlord knowledge gaps and behaviour, not just market forces, directly shape the quality, security and affordability of housing across Victoria

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Australia’s first renter confidence index reveals concerns over rent, retaliation and safety for 1.5 million Victorians

The Consumer Policy Research Centre (CPRC) has launched Australia’s first Renter Confidence Index at Parliament House together with the Victorian Minister for Consumer Affairs and industry representatives. CPRC developed the Renter Confidence Index (RCI) as a new tool to inform and guide rental market regulation and reform.

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IF IT IS BROKE — AUSTRALIANS WANT IT FIXED

Australians want stronger rights to repair their appliances, with new research from the Consumer Policy Research Centre (CPRC) showing widespread support for durability and repairability labels to help households make smarter, longer-lasting purchases.

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VICTORIAN RENTERS FACE UNPREDICTABLE RENT HIKES

Deputy CEO and Digital Policy Director, Chandni Gupta said that the ACCC's recommendations send a strong and positive signal that regulators are listening and taking harmful design choices seriously.

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CPRC WELCOMES REGULATORY FOCUS ON DIGITAL GAMING RISKS

Deputy CEO and Digital Policy Director, Chandni Gupta said that the ACCC's recommendations send a strong and positive signal that regulators are listening and taking harmful design choices seriously.

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