Federal government promises crackdown on dodgy pricing tactics

Businesses like gyms, airlines, online retailers and ticketing companies are in the spotlight, as the government looks to stamp out potentially harmful practices not already forbidden under Consumer Law.

Businesses like gyms, airlines, online retailers and ticketing companies are in the spotlight, as the government looks to stamp out potentially harmful practices not already forbidden under Consumer Law. Credit: Envato / wayhomestudioo

Key Points

• The federal government is moving to address dodgy pricing tactics like hidden fees and hard-to-cancel subscriptions.
• The draft laws are expected to be ready in the first half of next year.
• Before that improved regulation is legislated, CHOICE consumer group says customers can still call out dodgy dealings through advocacy groups or even social media.