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The original cult appliance: ‘My mother used the electric frypan constantly’

Used for everything from pikelets to chow mein to Sunday roasts, electric frying pans were once ubiquitous in Australian kitchens

The Guardian - AU

One in seven buy now, pay later customers had more than 20 loans last year, Choice survey shows

Use of BNPL services to cover essential bills raises concerns as Albanese government prepares to consult on regulating the sector

The Guardian - AU

Consumer group CHOICE warns some portacots are unsafe

Consumer group CHOICE warns some travel cots pose a serious safety risk to babies, with a number of products failing its annual safety test.

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Government acts on bank compensation scheme, but critics say it falls ‘far short’

The Albanese government has introduced new laws that will force banks to fund a compensation scheme of last resort for ripped off customers.

The New Daily

Retailer fires back at Choice warning on travel cots

A major retailer has hit back after Australia's leading consumer advocacy group urged parents to stop using some of the most popular travel cots.

The New Daily

Street Soccer 8 Nations Cup footballers voice pride at representing Northern Ireland

The Street Soccer 8 Nations Cup takes place in Dundee from September 9-11

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Spring has sprung: Easy savings as the weather warms up

Consumer group CHOICE has named its five top tips for saving cash this spring, with many of the tips taking advantage of the warmer weather.

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Melbourne man vows to fight for Malaysia Airlines refund after flights cancelled during pandemic

Mehul Patel says using the credit he was offered by Malaysia Airlines would have been difficult given that the carrier was not operating in Australia at the time.

ABC News

Four superannuation funds barred for new members after a tough year for fund returns

Four superannuation funds will be barred from taking in new members till their performance improves after they failed regulator APRA's performance test for the second year running.

The New Daily

Losses from ‘heart-wrenching’ puppy scams increase 1,000% over last two years

Australian consumer group Choice says people more vulnerable to being ripped off with fake dogs and cats during Covid pandemic

The Guardian - AU

Bunnings and Kmart halt use of facial recognition technology in stores as privacy watchdog investigates

Office of the Australian Information Commissioner examining whether use of the technology is consistent with privacy laws

The Guardian - AU

Retailers vow to avoid facial recognition

Bunnings and Kmart have put a pause on using facial recognition technology in their stores amid an investigation by the privacy watchdog.

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Bunnings and Kmart under investigation over information handling linked to facial recognition technology

A report from consumer advocacy group CHOICE prompts the Office of the Australian Information Commissioner to investigate whether retail giants Kmart and Bunnings are breaching privacy laws with their use of facial recognition technology.

ABC News

Privacy watchdog to investigate Bunnings and Kmart over use of facial recognition technology

Information commissioner will look into the personal information handling practices of the retail giants

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Face recognition tech sparks investigation

Australia’s privacy watchdog has launched an investigation into Kmart and Bunnings over their use of facial recognition technology and data storage practices.

The New Daily

‘So damaging’: Pet scams increase by 1000 per cent during COVID-19 lockdowns

Scammers raked in $4.2 million through pet-related fraud in 2021, an increase of more than 1000 per cent since the beginning of the pandemic.

The New Daily

Most fail grades ever: Heaters under fire after failing safety tests

Australians are struggling to stay warm this winter – but some of your favourite heaters could be missing key safety features, putting you in danger.

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Consumer group warns against dud heaters

Six out of 15 electric heaters failed CHOICE's safety tests - the most the consumer group has ever seen.

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The New Daily

Kmart, Bunnings stick with in-store facial recognition despite probe

Kmart and Bunnings will keep using controversial in-store facial recognition technology, despite another major retailer abandoning it amid a privacy probe.

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Woolworths leak says it uses AI and facial recognition — but the company denies it

The company says the leaked internal training module detailing how it uses the controversial technologies to stop theft was a mistake.

The Conversation

Facial recognition is on the rise – but the law is lagging a long way behind

Private companies and public authorities are quietly using facial recognition systems around Australia.

The New Daily

EOFY sales: How to pick the best electric appliances

Electric appliances will be topping shoppers' wish-lists during the current EOFY sales, but there's lots to consider before splurging.

Crikey

Call for ban on facial recognition following claims retailers are using it illegally

A CHOICE report claiming that Bunnings and Kmart may be breaching the Privacy Act with their use of facial recognition has spurred renewed calls for a moratorium.

ABC News

Renewed calls for national guidelines on using facial recognition technology after CHOICE investigation

Experts say there is a "huge gap" in laws surrounding facial recognition programs, potentially exposing Australians to data harvesting or being wrongly identified as criminals.

ABC News

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