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Legislation Targets Dark Patterns in Consumer Subscriptions

First seen 1 Dec 2025, 03:42 UTC •Canberratimes.AuMichaelwest.Au •24

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The federal government is set to introduce legislation by the end of 2025 to combat manipulative online practices known as 'dark patterns.' These tactics, including drip pricing and subscription traps, have increasingly exploited consumers by making it difficult to escape subscriptions or revealing hidden fees. The initiative aims to protect consumers from being misled in online shopping.

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