Australians are losing millions in illegal travel scams - and the government is cashing in. This is not just about passengers. It’s about you!

Right now in Australia, travel companies - cruise lines, airlines, and even our domestic travel agents - are violating passenger rights under Australian Consumer Law with impunity. And the ACCC is refusing to act. The ACCC won’t act. The government profits when you’re cheated. This is systemic abuse, and you’re next.

People lodge complaints with the ACCC and get told, “It’s not our job to intervene.” Really? If the ACCC won’t enforce consumer law, who will? We’re being forced to act like private lawyers in our own country, while the regulator sits on its hands.

Let’s be clear:

 • The ACCC is not protecting the public. 

 • The government is siding with tourism giants and lobby groups because they bring in money.

 • Every time a company breaks the law and gets away with it, your legal rights are shredded a little more.

This isn’t just unfair - it’s dangerous.

What’s worse is how these companies shift the fallout onto insurance. Travel insurers are now footing the bill for breaches that should be covered by refunds under consumer law. That means your premiums go up. Everyone is paying the price for corporate greed - and government complicity.

And here’s the part nobody is talking about: when cruise lines, airlines, and travel agents illegally refuse to issue refunds, the Australian Government still keeps the GST and tax revenue from those transactions. That’s tens - or hundreds - of millions of dollars flowing into government coffers from money that should have been returned to the public. It’s not just negligence anymore - it’s profiteering. By refusing to enforce the law, the government is directly benefitting from every refund that’s unlawfully withheld. This isn’t justice. It’s systemic failure - and consumers are footing the bill.

This petition is about stopping it. Not just for us, but for everyone. Let's put a stop to them ripping us off for their own gains.

Because make no mistake - it’s not a question of if this happens to you. It’s only a question of when.

We are calling for:

 • A full inquiry into ACCC inaction

 • Government enforcement of consumer rights, not corporate profits

 • Tougher penalties for companies that try to bypass the law

We need thousands more signatures to get this in front of the media and decision-makers. Share this with everyone you know. It’s time to stop pretending the system works - and start demanding that it does.

Sign the petition and SHARE the truth. HOLD THEM ACCOUNTABLE