Gerard Brody
Gerard Brody is a consumer advocate, and chairperson of the Consumers’ Federation of Australia.
Opinion
Ethical living
Green petrol and eco plastic? Fake ‘Earth friendly’ claims are out of control
The use of vague environmental claims that confuse consumers, such as “eco” or “green”, is being banned in the EU. Australia should do the same.
- by Erin Turner and Gerard Brody
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Opinion
Energy prices
The hidden ‘tax’ you’re paying for brand loyalty, and how we stop it
Shopping around is confusing and time-consuming – and companies have worked out they can get away with charging existing customers thousands more each year.
- by Fiona Guthrie and Gerard Brody
Opinion
Supermarkets
The crafty ways supermarkets are pushing up your grocery bill and how we can fight back
If we are to get to the bottom of whether price gouging contributes to obscene supermarket profits, a full investigation is needed.
- by Gerard Brody
Opinion
Shopping
Nobody reads the fine print, and companies like Qantas know it
Do we really know what we are getting ourselves into when we accept all those terms and conditions for online purchases?
- by Gerard Brody
Opinion
Responsible lending
Calling out the banks: Why responsible lending laws need to stay intact
It's a great pity that the banks are weighing in so publicly to support the rollback of our responsible lending laws, just when they’ve done so much during the pandemic to rebuild trust.
- by Gerard Brody
Original URL: https://www.smh.com.au/by/gerard-brody-p5375o