Basics
No refund on sale items in Australia? The myth and the law
No refund on sale items Australia: why a sale sign can't remove your consumer guarantee rights when a discounted item is faulty, and what to do next.
Gift card expiry rules Australia: the three-year minimum explained
Gift card expiry rules Australia: when the three-year minimum applies, which fees are banned, the exceptions, and what to do if a store won't honour your card.
Dry cleaner ruined your clothes: what the ACL says
Dry cleaner damaged or lost your clothes? Learn how Australian Consumer Law protects you, what compensation you can claim, and how to escalate if they refuse.
Clothing return policy vs ACL: why 'no returns on sale items' often doesn't hold
Store says no returns on sale items? The Australian Consumer Law often overrides that policy. Here's what your rights actually are when buying clothing at retail.
Mattress refund Australia: when your mattress doesn't match the description
Your mattress isn't what was advertised — wrong firmness, wrong materials, wrong size. Here's what Australian Consumer Law says about your refund rights.
TV faulty after warranty expired: how the consumer guarantee can outlast it
Your TV broke after the manufacturer's warranty expired — but the Australian Consumer Law consumer guarantee may still give you a remedy. Here's what to do.
Hair salon refund in Australia: when the ACL is on your side
Hair salon ruined your hair or charged for something different? Here's when Australian Consumer Law gives you a refund, redo, or compensation — and how to claim it.
Furniture delivered damaged refund Australia: your ACL rights
Furniture arrived scratched, broken, or wrong? Learn when Australian Consumer Law gives you a refund, replacement, or repair — even on sale items.
Online purchase ACL rights: Amazon, eBay, and overseas sellers
Know your online purchase ACL rights in Australia — what's covered on Amazon, eBay, and overseas sites, and how to get a refund when things go wrong.
How long to return faulty goods in Australia
The consumer guarantees have no fixed expiry, but the right to reject faulty goods is time-limited. Here are the two clocks and which one applies to you.
Consumer guarantees vs warranty: what's the difference and why it matters
Confused about consumer guarantees vs warranty in Australia? Learn which gives you stronger rights, how long they last, and what to do when a business says no.
Can I demand a refund? When Australian Consumer Law gives you the right
Plain-English guide to when the Australian Consumer Law lets you demand a refund — even when the store says no, the warranty has expired, or the receipt is gone.