Subscription Trap Warning for New Year Health Goals
Australians are cautioned to read the fine print on gym and wellness subscriptions to avoid unexpected costs and complications.
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Australia: People are being urged to read the fine print before jumping into gym memberships or wellness apps. It’s easy to get caught in subscription traps, especially with New Year’s resolutions around the corner.
As everyone aims to get fit and eat better, life can throw curveballs, and those goals might slip away. The government wants to make it simple to cancel those memberships or meal kits, just like signing up.
They’re tackling these tricky subscription traps that make it hard to opt out. Financial Services Minister Stephen Jones is sounding the alarm, reminding folks to stay sharp about these practices.
He’s especially concerned about free trials that sneakily renew without a heads-up and other annoying hurdles when trying to unsubscribe. “We want people to be aware of these dodgy practices,” he said.
Plus, the government is looking to introduce laws that will hit businesses with penalties if they keep trying to pull a fast one on Australians. They’re also keeping an eye on sneaky pricing tactics that add hidden fees or charge more when demand is high.