Unsafe food: Do you know what you’re eating?
Mince with all manner of unsavoury "extras". Milk sold as fresh that contained powdered ingredients. Vodka that tested positive for an ingredient found in paint stripper. ABC investigations have revealed the extent of unsafe or mislabelled food we could be eating – and it might kill your appetite.
Telstra outage: What went wrong and what it means for you
When Australians woke up on July 8, many were met with silence – no calls, no data, no way to get to work. The Telstra outage that swept the country that morning, affecting everything from transport to Eftpos payments, has since triggered a Senate inquiry and the threat of hefty penalties for the country’s biggest telco.
Driving the Silverado engine defects class action
The Silverado engine defects class action is not just about seeking compensation for owners of affected vehicles. It is about ensuring safer vehicles, greater accountability and better protection for Australian consumers.
Silverado recalls: Why repairs aren’t enough
A recall acts like a safety net. When a manufacturer identifies or is made aware of a problem with their product, they issue a recall and promise to fix your car. In theory, simple. But for Australians affected by the recall of 2021-2024 Silverado 1500 vehicles equipped with the L87 6.2L V8 petrol engine, the reality has been far messier.
Silverado engine defects class action: What owners need to know
Australians swayed by the promise of a dependable ute built to handle tough conditions could now be part of a Silverado engine defects class action after General Motors Specialty Vehicles (GMSV) has recalled more than 9400 affected Silverado vehicles in Australia due to engine defects – many of which have already experienced a variety of issues, including sudden, catastrophic engine failures.
Typlex leaky pipes: Limiting your risk
If you have seen or read stories about leaky "Pro-fit" polybutylene pipes manufactured by Iplex damaging homes, you may be wondering about the piping in your own home.
Typlex pipe repairs: Finding the right support
The Iplex pipes class action covers all homeowners who acquired Iplex "Pro-fit" pipes manufactured between 2017 and 2022 using Typlex 1050 resin, regardless of where they live or the builder involved.
Iplex Pipes Class Action: What you need to know
If your home was built or renovated using Iplex “Pro-fit” polybutylene pipes manufactured between 2017 and 2022 using Typlex 1050 resin, you could be in for an expensive shock.
Many homeowners have faced significant damage and have had to repair or replace affected pipes, sparking legal action and government intervention in Western Australia.
Robodebt class action settlement: What you need to know
Thousands of Australians will benefit from the recent Robodebt class action settlement but to what degree and how will the funds be distributed?
Robodebt class action — Australia’s biggest settlement
Robodebt is one of Australia’s biggest government scandals, dragging on for almost a decade, triggering several investigations, a royal commission, two class actions and destroying countless lives in the process. With the Labor Government agreeing to settle the latest Robodebt class action, will victims of the disastrous welfare recovery scheme finally be able to move on?