Controversies
Controversies tied to this brand in public sources. A listing is not a finding of fault.
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2011
Forest-destruction protest
Environmental activists climbed the Sydney Opera House and displayed a banner accusing the retailer of profiting from environmental damage linked to Australian forests.
2008
Ireland comments controversy
Gerry Harvey was criticised for comparing Ireland's economic problems with the Great Famine. He rejected calls for an apology and defended his comments.
2000
QuickBooks promotional allegations
The ACCC alleged that Harvey Norman's advertising created misleading impressions about bonus software quantities and tax benefits associated with QuickBooks and digital cameras.
1995
Catalogue accuracy proceedings
The ACCC acted over a catalogue containing more than 20 errors, including inaccurate depictions of sale items and incorrect descriptions of product features or included accessories.