ACCC to 'monitor' sporting teams as AFL clubs begin to offer refunds to fans
ABCAustralia's consumer watchdog says it will be watching closely as AFL clubs start offering to refund their members, who will likely be locked out of live games for the rest of the season. Key points: The Power says paid-up members have several options They include a refund of monthly payments made so far — but it will cost $40 The club hopes fans will continue to provide financial support if they can It comes as the Port Adelaide football club today confirmed it will offer both full and partial refunds of membership fees to fans. The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission said it had been "engaging with clubs" and confirmed it will "monitor issues relating to sport club membership refunds, credit and ongoing charges". Under the Power's partial refund option, the club would stop receiving monthly payments but hold over the balance already paid as "2021 membership credit", while the fuller refund would attract a $40 administration fee. "What we're saying to our members is that we'd love you to stay, but everyone's circumstances are different, we understand that," chief executive Keith Thomas said, at the club's Alberton headquarters.
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