Albanese’s government introduced a bill to ban subscription traps, requiring cancellations to be as easy as signing up—often just a simple online click.
It also mandates clear upfront terms and ends drip pricing, where hidden fees pop up late. Government data reveals three-quarters of Australians struggle to cancel, costing $971 million yearly in unwanted charges, with enforcement possibly starting July 2027 if passed. Reactions range from cheers for consumer relief to gripes about government meddling in small matters.
