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Engaged in multiple sectors, our team conducts rigorous consumer and policy research to uncover market failures and consumer harm. We actively collaborate with partners, leveraging national and international perspectives to identify and understand issues within markets. By openly sharing insights, we contribute to the creation of impactful policy solutions, fostering momentum for positive change and advocating for consumer welfare.

September 22, 2026

Submission to the Digital Duty of Care Exposure Draft Bill 2026

A submission to enable fair, safe and meaningful outcomes within our online world.

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September 18, 2026

Submission on Privacy Reform’s Exposure Draft Legislation

A proposal to introduce privacy laws that work to actively protect Australians in the digital economy.

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September 14, 2026

Submission to the Senate Inquiry on AI

The Federal Government should increase resourcing for regultors so they can effectively stop harmful behaviour and practices before widespread harm occurs and consider penalties beyond fines such as a digital disgorgement obligation so businesses cannot continue to profit from previous illegal practices.

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June 3, 2026

Tasmanian Government’s consultation on Modernising Tasmania’s Residential Tenancy Act 1997

This submission draws on several key focus areas of CPRC’s research: tenancy agreements including privacy protections, regulation of rent increases and minimum standards for rental properties, to make recommendations for the Tasmanian Government to consider in reviewing its Residential Tenancies Act.

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May 27, 2026

Consumer Advocates’ Submission to the Senate Inquiry on Unfair Trading Practices Bill 2026

Australians have waited long enough - it’s time to make unfair illegal.

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May 14, 2026

Submission to the Select Committee on Intergenerational Housing Inequity

The Federal Government should protect housing as an essential service and deliver stronger supports for both mortgage holders and renters.

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February 23, 2026

Unfair Trading Practices – Exposure Draft

Unfair trading, if legislated clearly, will greatly benefit Australians.

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February 6, 2026

Tasmanian Government’s consultation on the Residential Parks Bill 2026

The Tasmanian Government should be commended on its initiative to introduce legislation to provide stronger protections to residential park residents, while providing much needed clarity on regulations for the benefit of residents and park operators alike.

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September 16, 2025

Submission to Senate Select Committee on Information Integrity on Climate Change and Energy

This submission brings together evidence to highlight the need for stronger regulation and transparency around green claims to ensure consumers can make informed decisions about climate and energy-related products and services.

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August 4, 2025

Motor Vehicle Service and Repair Information Sharing Scheme

The Scheme facilitates critical service for people who own cars in Australia, while breaking down barriers to competition in the market. As stated in the consultation paper, nine in 10 households own a car. For many of these households, maintaining the cost of a car is substantial.

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July 31, 2025

Consultation on OAIC Children’s Online Privacy Code

Submission on specific aspects of the Code along with broader reforms we wish to highlight in recognition that this Code is not in isolation of the Privacy Act which is well-overdue for reform.

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April 7, 2025

Briefing Note: An Unfair Choice, Key insights from CPRC’S Energy and Justice Mini Sprint workshop featuring Shalanda Baker

As Australia transitions to more sustainable energy sources, it's clear that the benefits and burdens of this shift are not being shared equally

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