Choice
Coverage of Choice in the Nexus archive.
- Test for Australia’s best laundry detergent sees Aldi and Omo tied for first place
Consumer advocacy group Choice tested 48 laundry detergents, with Aldi and Omo products tied for first place. Three products—Aldi Trimat Advanced Laundry Powder Concentrate, Omo Active Clean Powder, and Omo Ultimate Powder—scored 82% overall, while some brands performed barely better than water.
- A ‘buttery’ mouthfeel or ‘meadow grass’ notes? How Australian olive oils rank against other supermarket options
Consumer advocacy group Choice blind tested 30 olive oils and found Australian-made extra-virgin olive oils ranked higher than those from Italy and Spain. The test highlighted the reputation of Australian olive oil producers among consumers seeking local products.
- The future of TV: lots of choice, lots of hassle
The fracturing of TV platforms has increased viewer choice but also caused frustration due to the complexity of managing multiple services. Viewers experience both delight and hassle as platforms become more fragmented.
- Fake cigarettes and toys that are ‘essentially weapons’: Choice refers online retailers to regulator over unsafe products
Consumer group Choice filed a complaint with the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) over unsafe products like fake cigarettes, gel blasters, and flick knives sold on online platforms including eBay, Amazon, and AliExpress. The investigation revealed dangerous items posing risks to Australians, prompting calls for regulatory action and a review of product safety laws.