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Hidden fees to be outlawed in national crackdown amid cost of living crisis

3 January 2025
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Hidden fees to be outlawed in national crackdown amid cost of living crisis
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The federal government is cracking down on dodgy trading practices by outlawing hidden fees on concert tickets and making it easier for customers to cancel gym and streaming service subscriptions. Customers are being trapped in subscriptions with automatic charges after free trials, leading to negative experiences and pressure to keep unwanted services. The government is drafting new laws to address subscription traps and “drip pricing,” but the opposition questions the timing of the legislation before the election.

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