'It's a nightmare': Complaints pile up over Booking.com grievances
By Michael Atkin and Lucy Kent

Hundreds of complaints against Booking.com are piling up as customers and hosts allege they've lost money, their property has been trashed and no one is taking responsibility.

https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-03-29/booking-com-complaints-accommodation-fair-trading/106423580

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'Built on deception': How one online travel site is fleecing customers
By Michael Atkin and Lucy Kent

As holiday-makers gear up for Easter, online travel site Guest Reservations is accused of fleecing customers using hidden fees and charges with advocates calling on government and the regulator to step in.

https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-03-28/guest-reservation-travel-website-booking-com/106423574

#ConsumerProtection #ConsumerConfidence #TravelandTourism #BudgetTravel #Courts #ScamsandFraud #MichaelAtkin #LucyKent

TGA not 'sitting on our hands', defends handling of sunscreen scandal
By Rachel Carbonell and Paige Cockburn

In his first interview since the sunscreen controversy erupted almost 10 months ago, the Therapeutic Goods Administration head says he hopes the proposed shake-up of regulations will restore consumer confidence.

https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-03-28/tga-defends-sunscreen-spf-scandal/106501814

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Lifehacker: These Apps Can Help You Find the Cheapest Gas. “If you’re heading out to fill up the tank, it might help to do a bit of research first, so you can save some money in the process. Using dedicated, community-sourced gas pricing tools, you can find the cheapest gas stations around your area, as well as cheaper options that are a short drive away. These apps can help.”

The intersection of digital accessibility and consumer risk remains a critical area of study in our modern economy. 🏛️🌐

I am sharing an insightful new article by Matt Shea: "Is There Such a Thing as Safe Online Gambling?" For those interested in digital ethics, consumer protection, and the psychological impact of online betting, this is an excellent resource.

Full article here:
🔗 https://www.mattsheabooks.net/is-there-such-a-thing-as-safe-online-gambling/

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Snapchat Investigated in Europe Over Child Safety Policies

https://fed.brid.gy/r/https://www.nytimes.com/2026/03/26/business/snapchat-europe-child-safety.html

Reuters: Google to label verified investment apps in India amid scam crackdown. “Alphabet’s Google will label verified investment apps on its app store in India, a move aimed at helping users spot legitimate trading platforms and avoid scams, a senior official at the country’s markets regulator Securities and Exchange Board of India said on Wednesday.”

TGA releases proposed reforms to Australian sunscreen regulation
By Rachel Carbonell and Paige Cockburn

The proposals include a number of changes to SPF testing requirements, oversight of the labs that do SPF testing, and the way SPF is labelled — reforms that would overhaul the sunscreen industry.

https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-03-26/tga-sunscreens-regulation-spf-labelling/106496998

#PublicHealth #ConsumerProtection #RachelCarbonell #PaigeCockburn