Policy
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.
October 12, 2018
CPRC continues to highlight the benefit and need for the implementation of economy-wide reforms in Australia alongside the introduction of the CDR.
January 23, 2018
It is without question that effective regulation and data security is essential to establishing consumer trust and participation in Open Banking, in particular through more accurate and simple comparisons of products and services. Equally important is consumer’s trust in companies and the system, and real informed consent for Open Banking to work effectively.
December 20, 2023
Briefing note: Creating a fair, safe and sustainable tomorrow. This briefing note reflects on some of the major issues that were discussed at the Congress relating to, consumers and the digital economy, consumers and sustainability, cost of living and its impact on food and product safety
June 2, 2021
CPRC’s submission outlines our position opposing the proposed default approach to joint accounts and raising questions about the proposed peer-to-peer structure for energy markets.
August 2, 2021
CPRC urges Treasury to heed the concerns of consumer organisations and take appropriate steps to mitigate risks to consumers through the development of these rules to achieve what was originally intended for Consumer Data Right (CDR) – giving consumers greater control over their data.
August 26, 2021
CPRC believes that while an economy-wide consumer data right strategy has the potential to bring benefits to all Australians, it’s development and implementation should be thoughtful and reflective of the needs of consumers. Appropriate steps need to be put into place to mitigate risks to consumers to achieve what was originally intended for Consumer Data Right (CDR) – giving consumers greater control over their data.
May 18, 2022
In its submission on the Statutory Review of the Consumer Data Right, CPRC recommends the Government to use the review to consider a set of measures to ensure a more consumer-centric implementation of CDR
