Need to know Banks have a critical role to play in helping to stop the growing problem of financial elder abuse The Banking Code of Practice requires banks to be vigilant for signs of abuse, but a ...

Need to know. Australia’s anti-slavery framework is currently under review with an eye to putting more pressure on companies to clean up their their supply chains; A research pr ...

Need to know Every year, Australians buy an average of 27kg of new clothes and throw 23kg away Australia’s yearly consumption of textiles is second only to that of the US We talk to experts about the ...

Need to know With no standard definition for eco or sustainability claims, it's next to impossible for shoppers to know which certification schemes to trust We identify 17 labels you can trust when ...

Need to know In July last year, CHOICE was named by the federal government as one of three organisations with the authority to lodge a designated or 'super' complaint We've targeted the energy ...

Are tradie call-out fees a greedy money grab or a justifiable cost? We find out what the fee should include and reveal what to ask your tradie so you know exactly what you're paying for.

Need to know Qantas is currently holding about $1.4 billion dollars in unused flight credits and future bookings Customers can only use their credits for flights that cost the same or more than their ...

Need to know The privacy policies of rental platforms such as realestate.com.au's Ignite as well as Ailo, Tenant Options, Rental Rewards, Snug, 2Apply and Simple Rent allow them to access excessive ...

In July 2015 CHOICE member Jo (not her real name) was cold-called by Elite Solar and Electrical Services Pty Ltd trying to sell her a solar PV system for her pig farm in central Victoria. She took the ...

We compare ride sharing services and taxi apps such as Uber, Ola, Shebah, Ingogo and Bolt. Are they safe, cheaper and easier than calling for a cab? And are these businesses ethical?

We answer your questions about trans fats, including what are trans fatty acids, why is trans fat bad for us, how much trans fat is in our food, and are trans fats banned in Australia?

Brigid Treloar has been a freelance food consultant for over 30 years. The author of eight cookbooks, she also contributes to newspapers and magazines, reviews restaurants, judges cookery and recipe ...