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As part of the Consumers’ Federation of Australia’s commitment to supporting a thriving consumer movement, we at CFA are pleased to announce that Rosie Thomas has joined CFA in the newly created role of Executive Director. Rosie was formerly Director of Campaigns and Communications at CHOICE, where she led national campaigns across a range of…
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New CSIRO project Quantum timing technology has developed two portable quantum-enabled timing devices that have potential benefits for consumer infrastructure including communications networks, transport systems, power grids, and financial services. Designed to help maintain secure timing for critical systems when Global Navigation Satellite System (GNSS) signals, including GPS, are disrupted. CSIRO said the project also contributes to Australia’s autonomous capability…
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The 2026 ACCC National Consumer Congress has been held and with it, the Consumers’ Federation of Australia’s annual Consumer Advocacy Award. This year saw four projects and campaigns presented by CFA members from across the consumer advocacy sector, each of which saw substantial benefit to many consumers. The nominees this year were: 1. Stronger Voices,…
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Menstrual health hygiene includes the practices, facilities, and education to manage menstruation safely, privately, and with dignity. It encompasses proper body care, access to safe and affordable products, and the sanitation services required to manage the menstrual cycle comfortably. Menstruation (also called a “period”) is a normal biological process experienced by millions around the world…
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Plastic Free July is an opportunity to pause, rethink everyday habits and get started with simple steps to reduce reliance on single use plastics. As global plastic production has increased dramatically since the mid-20th century, so too have the life cycle emissions of plastics. Climate change is actively reshaping how plastics behave in the environment, making them more mobile, persistent…
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National Volunteer Week 18-24 May 2026 Your Year to Volunteer
The theme for National Volunteer Week 2026 is ‘Your Year to Volunteer’. This theme not only honours the contributions of volunteers but also encourages people across Australia to make 2026 the year they get involved and make a difference. The United Nations General Assembly has declared 2026 the International Year of Volunteers for Sustainable Development (IVY 2026), highlighting the vital…
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Road and public space lighting schemes’ primary aim is the safe movement of people whether in motorised vehicles or as pedestrians. Lighting is critical to creating a public area that is safe and inviting for users and appropriate lighting can provide significant community benefits. Standards Australia has released a draft standard DR AS/NZS 1158.1.1:2026 Lighting for roads and…
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The Consumers’ Federation of Australia (CFA) is pleased to announce that applications are now open for the 2026 Consumer Advocacy Award. This award recognises the best consumer advocacy campaign or project run by a CFA member organisation during the past year. If your organisation or group has delivered an outstanding campaign or project, we would love to hear from…
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In Australia alone, more than seven million tonnes of food is wasted each year—a third of all food produced. Through Food Systems Horizons, The University of Queensland and CSIRO are using science to help Australians understand the food system, their roles in it, and who they need to work with to develop a more sustainable,…
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ASIC is urging young Australians to ‘sense check’ the information they see online, as new research shows nearly two thirds of Gen Zs are using social media and about one in five are using AI to make decisions about their financial future. Moneysmart’s Gen Z study found that while Gen Z has a strong appetite…
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Today’s interest rate rise will add further pressure to Australians already struggling with housing costs and rising living expenses, with financial counsellors warning that more households may be pushed into financial distress. Demand for help is rising. In February there were?15,857 calls and online chats to the National Debt Helpline (NDH), the highest number recorded for the…
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Australians now have unprecedented access to consumer complaints data following the launch of ASIC’s new interactive dashboard. The Internal Dispute Resolution (IDR) data dashboard enables users to compare the complaints reported by individual financial firms for the first time, including their handling of complaints associated with specific products like home loans, credit cards, life and general insurance,…
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