The countdown has begun!
On 13 November we'll reveal the shonkiest products and companies that have taken advantage of Australian consumers in 2024.
Shonkys news
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The worst products of 2024 (so far)
These duds and disappointments are some of the poorest performers our experts have seen over the past year. -
10 times the Shonkys delivered for Australians
Our Shonky Awards have led to some amazing wins for consumers. Here are some of the greatest hits. -
How to use your consumer guarantees
Our expert guide to your rights when something goes wrong.
Hall of Shame
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2023 Shonky Awards
Here they are, Australia’s biggest lemons for 2023.
The five worst products and services uncovered by CHOICE experts this year. -
2022 Shonky Awards
Here they are, Australia’s biggest lemons for 2022.
The five worst products and services uncovered by CHOICE experts this year. -
2021 Shonky Awards
From fans without puff, to an awful airline advocate... these are the winners of a 2021 Shonky Award. -
2020 Shonky Awards
From an air purifier that's all air, no purification, to funeral pricing that leaves you in the dark... these are the winners of a 2020 Shonky Award. -
2019 Shonky Awards
From a rotten fridge that spoils your food to health cover that leaves you exposed... these are the winners of a 2019 Shonky Award. -
2018 Shonky Awards
From a toaster that fails miserably at its only job, to portacots that put infant lives at risk... these are the winners of a 2018 Shonky Award. -
2017 Shonky Awards
From a fabric softener that performs worse than water, to a bank trying to recruit customers before they're born... these are the winners of a 2017 Shonky Award. -
2016 Shonky Awards
From a carpet cleaner that performs worse than water, to a phone that’s too hot to handle... these are the winners of a 2016 Shonky Award. -
2015 Shonky Awards
From a flushable wipe that you really shouldn't flush, to payday lenders who are cashing in on consumers... these are the winners of a 2015 Shonky Award. -
2014 Shonky Awards
From a peanut butter biscuit that has no peanuts in it, to a bank that raids kids’ piggy banks... these are the winners of a 2014 Shonky Award. -
2013 Shonky Awards
From a baby product that doesn't meet Australian Standards to an egg supplier with misleading “free range” claims... these are the winners of a 2013 Shonky Award. -
2012 Shonky Awards
From a mould remover that doesn't remove mould, to a travel group with some dodgy practices... these are the winners of a 2012 Shonky Award. -
2011 Shonky Awards
From a couple of terrible weight loss products to the entire insurance industry for shonky behaviour... these are the winners of a 2011 Shonky Award. -
2010 Shonky Awards
From a credit card with poor-performing travel rewards, to 'targeted' pain relief that targets your wallet... These are the winners of a 2010 Shonky Award.
About The Shonkys
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Judging
The criteria we use to judge which products and services make the final cut. -
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