Andy Kollmorgen

1 week ago | choice.com.au | Andy Kollmorgen

Advocates for First Nations communities and older Australians say it's yet another example of a tone deaf industry.

1 week ago | choice.com.au | Andy Kollmorgen

For more than 60 years, we've been making a difference for Australian consumers. In that time, we've never taken ads or sponsorship. Instead we're funded by members who value expert reviews and independent product testing. With no self-interest behind our advice, you don't just buy smarter, you get the answers that you need. You know without hesitation what's safe for you and your family. And you'll never be alone when something goes wrong or a business treats you unfairly.

2 weeks ago | choice.com.au | Andy Kollmorgen

Need to know In March this year, the Australian Securities and Investments Commission announced it was launching a review into the used car finance sector The regulator is currently taking legal action againt Money3 Loans for breaching responsibile lending laws when approving used car loans We highlight the case of a cash-strapped woman whose used car was purchased with financing from Money3 but broke down within days Having a loan quickly approved so you can buy a used car can seem like a...

3 weeks ago | choice.com.au | Andy Kollmorgen

Need to know When we don't choose one of the overwhelming number of market energy plans out there, we blindly accept the Default Market Offer (DMO) The DMO is meant to act as a safety net for the disengaged, especially people who end up on the same overpriced plan indefinitely The consumer advocacy group Energy Consumers Australia makes the case that the DMO isn't working as intended and should be significantly revised Confusion. Deception. Prices continually on the rise.

4 weeks ago | choice.com.au | Andy Kollmorgen

Need to know The Consumer Action Law Centre recently lodged its first designated complaint with the ACCC, aiming to put a stop to unsolicited solar sales Consumers currently have very few protections against third-party lead generation and the door knockers that follow Consumer Affairs Victoria won a legal case in 2021 against Vic Solar, which used third-party lead generators to send door knockers to people's homes In July last year the federal government announced a new way for consumer...