CHOICE Australia podcast

In this episode of #CHOICEPodcast, we review that summer swimming staple, rashies, to see exactly how sun safe they are. We also talk refund rights for those who've received a dud Christmas gift, and look at whether a new fitness fad for kids is all it's cracked up to be. Listen at choice.com.au/podcast

Quiz: Chuck it or recycle?

Chuck it or recycle? Test your Christmas recycling know-how.

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Did your Christmas present turn out to be a major failure? If so, it pays to know your refund rights: https://goo.gl/mQqeOX Retailers are known for trying all manner of tricks to dance around your basic rights, such as displaying illegal 'no refund' signs, and insisting that you return faulty product in its original packaging. Have you tried to return a faulty product and been refused a refund by a retailer?

"CHOICE empowers me as a consumer and as a parent to make informed decisions." Hear more from our members here: https://goo.gl/H4Jzia

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Did you know that broken glassware can’t be recycled? Check out our nice list for things you CAN recycle: https://goo.gl/FJERhB

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We'd like to thank all our supporters and followers for helping us make a difference in 2016. With your support, we: - Launched Australia’s first mass incident report on Thermomix - Boycotted false free range eggs - Called out the nuisance callers - Ditched pre-selected ticks on all major airlines - Wiped out shonky flushable wipes claims - Exposed oregano food fraud, and more! But there's still plenty more work to be done in 2017 so share this post and sign up for free as a CHOICE campaign supporter: choice.com.au/campaigns

Do you have an ethanol burner at home? The Minister for Small Business, Michael McCormack has proposed a national interim ban for certain types of decorative alcohol fueled burners, also known as ethanol burners: https://goo.gl/Owi7MV The decorative burners caused more than 100 incidents and at least 113 injuries to date. Consumers with a temporarily banned ethanol burner should stop using it immediately, and exercise their rights under the Australian Consumer Law.

“I can be quite neurotic about my decision making. The great thing about CHOICE is, they're neurotic for you.” Hear more from our members here: https://goo.gl/H4Jzia

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Following a CHOICE investigation, the ACCC has accepted a court enforceable action against the maker of Spencers, Anchor Foods for selling adulterated oregano: https://goo.gl/nD1K9I Spencers must now undertake regular testing of its oregano and other herbs and spices products for a period of three years. CHOICE revealed a number of popular brands selling oregano tainted with olive and sumac leaves, with one product containing less than 10% oregano: https://goo.gl/OOxwbc Have you purchased any of the dodgy dried oregano brands?

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CHOICE tested aerosol spray sunscreen and found that only 40-60% is sunscreen: https://goo.gl/uVm6LU Our test also found that out of each spray (10 grams), only 4-6 grams actually end up on your skin. You can lose even more to overspray, especially if it's windy or if you're spraying a small area. Do you use aerosol spray sunscreen?

Meet Michael, a CHOICE member since 1966. Michael's Astor clothes dryer has lasted him 40 years. How long have you had yours for? Hear more stories from our members here: https://goo.gl/H4Jzia

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Following the ACCC’s appeal, the maker of Nurofen, Reckitt Benckiser will now be fined $6 million for misleading consumers: https://goo.gl/epqz2g Earlier this year, the Federal Court handed Nurofen a $1.7m fine for its Specific Pain products: https://goo.gl/RKP15p CHOICE gave Nurofen a Shonky Award back in 2010: https://goo.gl/RW9zyJ CHOICE is calling for higher maximum penalties for breaches of the Consumer Law. Join the campaign: choice.com.au/consumerlaw