AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoACCC Crackdown on “Predatory” Free Trials: The ACCC is targeting free-trial offers that push consumers to hand over card details and get hit with automatic renewals, after winning an eHarmony case over misleading membership costs and duration. Road Safety & Skills: With manual cars fading, Australia’s driving industry is warning we may be losing a key road skill as fewer learners choose stick shift. Optus Outage Fallout: Singtel-owned Optus has apologised for disruptions that affected emergency calls, triggering welfare checks across multiple regions. Consumer Tech Pricing Watch: Apple’s iPhone 18 Pro rollout is showing uneven pricing and financing transparency, with Australia not listing financing partners while other countries do. Retail & Consumer Pressure Points: Aldi has responded to a controversial checkout change, while shoppers’ reactions to specific store items and broader discount behaviour keep driving complaints and scrutiny. EV Market Incentives: MG has launched a $2,000 cash-back offer on its MG4 Urban EV ahead of end-of-month deliveries.
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