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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.

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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September 15, 2022

Submission to ACCC: Digital Platform Services Inquiry on social media services

CPRC supports ACCC’s consideration of the impacts of social media services on Australian consumers as part of its digital platform services inquiry. Entities that profit from social media need to have adequate obligations and expectations placed on them, given the significant use of social media by Australian consumers.

November 9, 2022

Submission on loot boxes – Parliamentary Inquiry into online gambling and its impacts on those experiencing gambling harm

Given the growing importance of the gaming sector and evidence showing the harm of ‘gambling style’ tactics used in some games, this inquiry should consider the definition of ‘gambling service’ to capture online gambling-like activities such as simulated gambling in games like loot boxes.

May 10, 2023

Submission to the Productivity Commission’s Philanthropy Inquiry

Getting the settings right for philanthropy will make Australia a more generous, connected, and supportive country. This submission puts forward ideas to make the act of seeking philanthropic funding easier for a wider range of charities and looks at additional consumer protections needed.

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