Following the Christmas and Boxing Day sale rush, Victorians are being urged to understand their shopping rights before returning their unwanted presents or purchases. Minister for Consumer Affairs, Gaming and Liquor Regulation Jane Garrett said thousands of gifts would be returned this holiday period but many people were confused about their refund and return rights.…
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Seven Christmas Toys fail safety requirements
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The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission’s pre-Christmas safety check of nearly 3,300 toys in stores and online, has found seven potentially dangerous toys that fail mandatory safety requirements. ACCC Deputy Chair Delia Rickard explained that the affected products include four stuffed/plush toys that produce small parts and choking hazards when subject to tension testing; one…
Who is eating turkey?
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According to recent research released by Roy Morgan Between October 2014 and September 2015, 6.2% of Australians 14+ ate turkey in an average seven days. Over the course of this 12-month period, there were discernible peaks and troughs: with January being the biggest turkey-eating month (12.0%) and August being the off-season (3.4%). “Along with pudding…
Carnaby Street Christmas Decorations
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With just over a week till December it’s finally time to start thinking about Christmas, and if you are like me and need a little inspiration to really embrace the Christmas spirit here is something that might help you. Especially if you live in the City of Westminster in central London. Carnaby one of London’s…
Something to think about next Christmas
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According to Roy Morgan Research’s Young Australians Survey reveal that almost nine out of every 10 (87%) Aussie children aged 6-13 would have received some cash for Christmas. Norman Morris, Industry Communications Director, Roy Morgan Research explained that the research revealed that just over 22% of kids are given between $50 and $100, 20% receive…
Hot Cross Buns in January ……… seriously?
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Woolworths and Coles I completely understand that your primary objective is to make money, especially around the holidays. But Hot Cross Buns in January. Seriously? Nevertheless, in January with us just getting over the madness surrounding Christmas, we find hot cross buns for sale in your supermarkets a full three months before Easter. Now I…
Digital Gifting for Christmas
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According to recent research released by Optus one in three Australians to give digital gifts like app cards, digital music vouchers and e-books. “It’s not surprising digital gifts are gaining popularity considering the Aussie love affair with using their devices to do more online.” Clare Gill, Head of Government and Corporate Affairs, Optus said. Though…
A very Harold & Kumar Christmas
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Directed by Todd Strauss-Schulson Staring Kal Penn, John Cho and Neil Patrick Harris Rated MA Score 3.5/6 Six years after their Guantanamo Bay adventure, stoner buds Harold Lee and Kumar Patel cause a holiday fracas by inadvertently burning down Harold’s father-in-law’s prize Christmas tree. Well, it’s that time of year so I suppose it was…
Santa signs up to Australian Labour Agreement
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With Christmas and with the New Year approaching here is something for you to think about for next year’s Christmas. According to the Department of Immigration and Citizenship (DIAC) because of globalization and Santa Claus’ increased Christmas workload has lead him to establish an Australian base of operations and therefore he was forced to sign…