Labour’s consumer law proposals won’t stop companies breaking them

Monday 5 October 2026 · 2 outlets · 2 reports · updated Tue 6 Oct, 5:48am

In this story Labour Party, Commerce Commission, University of Auckland

Comment from Auckland University: New consumer laws targeting hidden fees and subscription traps will fail unless ComCom is funded to enforce penalties, warns Dr Alex Sims

How they headlined it

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1. The PostMon 5 Oct, 4:00am

   Labour’s planned consumer protection laws must be backed by a properly funded regulator, professor warns (opens in new tab)

2. NewsroomTue 6 Oct, 5:48am

   Labour’s consumer law proposals won’t stop companies breaking them (opens in new tab)