Consumer Law
Politics & Society
Analysis
What the ACCC’s case against Microsoft tells us about the hidden dangers of subscriptions
The rise of unethical practices that exploit Australian consumers, through the rapidly growing subscription economy, highlights the need for up-to-date legal and regulatory frameworks
Politics & Society
The game is up for corporate fraudsters
A landmark decision of the High Court explains how corporations can now be held directly responsible for their predatory business models
Health & Medicine
Analysis
Corporations are putting profits above the safety of women. And it's evil
The pelvic mesh scandal is an example of the evil of selling unsafe products. The law can and should do something about it
Politics & Society
Australia’s pawnbrokers are too lightly regulated and that’s a problem
In Australia, pawnbrokers are largely exempt from national consumer credit laws and it’s leaving often-desperate people exposed to acute risks
Arts & Culture
‘Picture to burn’: The law probably won’t protect Taylor (or other women) from deepfakes
Legal redress is hard if you fall victim to an AI-generated pornographic and abusive deepfake
Health & Medicine
Who is at fault when medical software gets it wrong?
Clinical decision support software is beneficial but if it malfunctions, a doctor’s duty of care likely makes them liable
Politics & Society
ACCC vs Big Tech: Round 10 and counting
The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission is taking on Big Tech again – this time it’s Meta – with a focus on dismantling a key Big Tech defence tool
Sciences & Technology
The privacy paradox: Why we let ourselves be monitored
Digital virtual assistants make life more convenient but we are trading off our privacy. Here are some simple steps to keeping the AI where you want it
Politics & Society
Consumer rights and unwrapping the latest gadget
You may be excited about the digital device under the Christmas tree, but what are your consumer rights and protections when it comes to issues like privacy?
Politics & Society
Making information accessible - for everyone
Essential but often complex services like banks, utilities and phones need to be accessible for all, including those with cognitive disabilities. Here’s how you do it.