Kat George
The Guardian
Melbourne, VIC, Australia
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Can I get a refund? After I cancelled a gym membership via email, they debited $700 from me
Australian consumer law can help you, writes policy professional Kat George. Making it difficult to cancel is what advocates call a ‘dark pattern’ → Read More
My rental agent in NSW says we are now responsible for putting out the bins. Is this a breach of contract?
Standard residential tenancy agreements usually do not mention weekly garbage, but check your agreement and seek legal advice where needed → Read More
An Australian airline cancelled our flight and we want a refund. Is there anything we can do?
Airline policies often allow for more than consumers know about, says Australian consumer law and policy professional Kat George. But getting your entitlements could be hard work → Read More
My $1,000 laptop died after two years. It had a one-year warranty. Is complaining a waste of time?
Your basic consumer rights aren’t interchangeable for product warranties, says Australian consumer law and policy professional Kat George – even if the warranty has expired your rights still apply → Read More
Why is customer service so poor at some corporations – and when should I complain?
Consumer law and policy professional Kat George explains why customers are often left hanging on the phone, and what they can do to find a resolution to their issue → Read More
Watching from the cot: are smart toys and baby products worth it for parents?
More and more smart baby monitors and AI-powered toys are entering the Australian market, but these expensive products can have a significant privacy cost → Read More
Data for a discount: are customer loyalty programs ever a good deal?
Loyalty cards offer rewards like frequent flyer points, discounts on future shops and free gifts. But what do these perks really cost you? → Read More
Beyoncé and Chrissy Teigen are cool but they are still ads for the ultimate mum life
Celebrities are supporting consumer culture and its increasing stranglehold on motherhood → Read More
Taylor & Katy may have sold millions but in 2017 their cultural power faded
This year, some of white America’s biggest pop stars went through an identity crisis – and the biggest chart successes were from the underdogs → Read More
Meet the breakout star of the must-see Roxanne Shante biopic
Chante Adams is only 22, but she’s already won praise for playing the hip hop legend in ‘Roxanne, Roxanne’ and picked up a fan in Pharrell Williams → Read More
12 Different Types Of '90s Child You Could Be
Nineties kids came in all shapes and sizes, and there were some very distinct types of '90s child you could be. Of course, everyone has their own distinct personality and tastes, but most of us still fit into clear categories in the '90s. These were → Read More
15 Things That Spawned Your '90s Feminist Awakening
There were lots of things going on culturally that probably helped spawn your feminist awakening in the '90s. Indeed, the '90s were a surprisingly feminist time, as the third wave of feminism rolled into town. You might have entered puberty in the '9 → Read More
Eight rappers you need to hear in 2017
From Cupcakke’s self-possessed and sexual lyrics to Paradise Sorouri protesting violence against women in Afghanistan, these are some of the most exciting new names in hip hop → Read More
11 '90s-Inspired School Supplies You Need For Your Office Job
Remember school in the '90s? School supplies in the '90s were the coolest. Lisa Frank was hot. Everyone had denim pencil cases with buttons on them. Owning gel pens made you a classroom legend. "Back to school" in the '90s basically just meant the do → Read More
The dancemaker using Rihanna medleys to liberate and inspire
Amrita Hepi is a professional dancer whose sell-out classes use huge pop songs to encourage emotional freedom → Read More
Girls Against: These Teens Formed a Group to Fight Sexual Harassment at Shows
Getting groped at gigs is not OK. We talked to the girls taking a stance against assault, victim blaming, and the culture of complicity. And they're actually getting somewhere. → Read More
Girls Against: These Teens Formed a Group to Fight Sexual Harassment at Shows
Getting groped at gigs is not OK. We talked to the girls taking a stance against assault, victim blaming, and the culture of complicity. And they're actually getting somewhere. → Read More
Britney Spears's Instagram Is the Most Joyful Thing on the Internet
Next month Britney will release her first single in a year, but in the meantime we've been enjoying unfiltered Insta-Brit—smudged mascara, inspirational quotes, pics of corn and all. → Read More
Britney Spears's Instagram Is the Most Joyful Thing on the Internet
Next month Britney will release her first single in a year, but in the meantime we've been enjoying unfiltered Insta-Brit—smudged mascara, inspirational quotes, pics of corn and all. → Read More
How Peaches paved the way for a wild woman’s world
Peaches always told us there are no boundaries in self-expression. With a remix album entirely by female and female-identifying producers on the way, it’s time to acknowledge her legacy → Read More