20 years of CHOICE Shonkys: CommBank most awarded Australian company in Shonkys history
Temu, HCF, energy retailers and a plug-in heater that doesn’t plug in also make this year’s list
20 years of CHOICE Shonkys: CommBank most awarded Australian company in Shonkys history
Temu, HCF, energy retailers and a plug-in heater that doesn’t plug in also make this year’s list
CHOICE has announced the winners of their annual Shonky Awards, celebrating 20 years since the awards first began.
The 2025 CHOICE Shonkys are:
Commonwealth Bank – for making bank off the back of Australia’s poorest
Temu – for being an unsafe haven for dodgy sales tactics and fast fashion
Handy Heater Turbo 800 – for a plug-in heater that doesn’t plug in, or heat
Energy retailers – for pricing tactics designed to confuse
HCF – for a price rise in disguise
“For 20 years now, CHOICE has been calling out dodgy products, services and companies through our annual Shonky Awards. Award winners have included appliances, major retailers, and airlines – even camel milk."
“This year, we’re giving a special prize to Commonwealth Bank, which has received its fourth Shonky Award in 2025, making it the most awarded Australian company in Shonkys history. This year, we’re calling out CommBank for refusing to refund millions of low-income customers $270 million in fees that never should’ve been charged."
Pre-recorded interview with CEO Ashley de Silva, plus b-roll footage
Pre-recorded interview with Ashley de Silva, CHOICE CEO
B-roll of the award winners, plus CHOICE CEO Ashley de Silva, Director of Campaigns Rosie Thomas, and Editorial Director Mark Serrels
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CHOICE Editorial Director Mark Serrels, CEO Ashley de Silva, and Director of Campaigns Rosie Thomas
CHOICE Editorial Director Mark Serrels, CEO Ashley de Silva, and Director of Campaigns Rosie Thomas