Editorial Independence
The Consumer News operates with complete editorial independence. No advertiser, sponsor, investor or external party has any influence over our editorial decisions. Our journalists are never required to cover or avoid any topic based on commercial considerations.
Conflicts of Interest
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Right of Reply
Any individual or organisation named in a critical report is given the opportunity to respond before publication. Their responses are included in the article in full or summarised fairly.
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