Synopsis

Satirical consumer affairs show The Checkout returns new and improved* and has a look at The Struth About Australian Made labelling, your consumer rights when services go bad, and how to not get ripped off when reading credit card statements. * Conditions apply.



In episode 1  Thursday 20 February, 8pm ABC1:



RIGHT ON : SERVICES

Julian Morrow guides consumers through the Australian Consumer Law and how it can help you when a service provider doesnt do the job properly.



ACTIVE INGREDIENT : JOHNSONS SORBOLENE

Whats the difference between Johnsons Sorbolene and Johnsons Baby Sorbolene? Apart from the price?



THE CATCH : ANACONDA MOUNTAIN BIKES

Anaconda Mountain Bikes. Made for Roads.



THE STRUTH ABOUT AUSTRALIAN MADE

Kirsten Drysdale explores country of origin labelling and finds the only thing truly Australian is our joke of a system.



IF I COULD SAY ONE THING : SEAN RINTEL

Sean Rintel from Electronic Frontiers Australia gives some advice on being secure online.



COMPLAINT LETTER : LYNX ANTI-HANGOVER SHOWER GEL

Blow away the hangover cobwebs? With a fragrance pyramid? Pete is seriously underwhelmed with you Lynx.



CREDIT CARD STATEMENTS

Craig Reucassel plays a game of hide-and-seek with credit card statements and shows you how not to get ripped off.



F.U. TUBE

Australias favourite way of saying F U returns with Julian taking up consumer gripes on Printers and Secure Parking.



How viewers can get involved in THE CHECKOUT:



tipoff@thecheckout.net.au

facebook.com/checkouttv

twitter.com/checkouttv

futube.net.au (where you can send in video complaints)



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