
Returns, Exchanges & Refunds Policy
Overview
We want you to be happy with your purchase from The Australian Lobby Group (ALG) Shop.
If you need to return an item, the following conditions apply:
- You have 30 days from the date of delivery to request a return or refund.
- Items must be returned unused, unworn, unwashed and in their original condition.
- All original product tags and packaging must be included where applicable.
- Proof of purchase or your order number may be required.
- Return postage costs are the responsibility of the customer unless the item is faulty, damaged or otherwise covered by your rights under Australian Consumer Law.
- Original shipping fees are non-refundable for change-of-mind returns.
To request a return, please contact us at shop@auslobby.com.au with your order number and details of the item you would like to return.
Conditions of Return
Full-Priced Items
Full-priced items purchased through The Australian Lobby Group Shop may be returned within 30 days of delivery for a refund or exchange, excluding original postage costs, provided that:
- The item is unworn, unused and unwashed.
- The item is free from damage, marks, stains, animal hair and strong odours.
- All original tags remain attached.
- The item is returned in its original condition and packaging where applicable.
- Proof of purchase can be provided.
Items that do not meet these conditions may not be accepted for a change-of-mind return.
Sale & Promotional Items
Items purchased on sale, as part of a promotion or using a discount code may be returned within 30 days for an exchange or store credit, provided they meet all other conditions of return.
Unless otherwise stated at the time of purchase, sale and promotional items are not eligible for a change-of-mind cash refund.
This does not affect your rights in relation to faulty or defective products under Australian Consumer Law.
Clearance & Final Sale Items
Items marked Clearance, Final Sale, or discounted by 50% or more cannot be returned or exchanged for change-of-mind reasons.
This does not exclude any rights you may have under Australian Consumer Law where an item is faulty, damaged, incorrectly described or otherwise fails to meet a consumer guarantee.
Returns Process & Costs
To initiate a return or exchange, email shop@auslobby.com.au within 30 days of receiving your order.
Please include:
- Your full name
- Your order number
- The item or items you wish to return
- Whether you are requesting a refund, exchange or store credit
- Your reason for the return
- Photos of the product if it is faulty, damaged or incorrect
Once your return request has been reviewed, we will provide you with return instructions.
Please do not send products back before receiving return instructions from us.
For change-of-mind returns:
- Return postage is the customer’s responsibility.
- We recommend using a tracked postage service.
- The Australian Lobby Group is not responsible for returned parcels lost or damaged in transit.
- Original shipping charges are non-refundable.
- If an exchanged item needs to be shipped to you, additional postage charges may apply.
All returned products will be inspected before a refund, exchange or store credit is approved.
If an item does not meet the conditions outlined in this policy, we reserve the right to decline a change-of-mind return.
Exchanges
Where stock is available, eligible products may be exchanged for another size or product.
If the requested replacement is unavailable, we may offer an alternative product, store credit or refund where applicable under this policy.
Customers are responsible for return postage and any additional postage required to send an exchanged item, except where the original item is faulty, damaged or incorrect.
Hats
Full-priced hats may be returned within 30 days of delivery for a refund or exchange provided that:
- The hat has not been worn or used.
- The brim, lining, embroidery and other components are undamaged.
- All original tags remain attached.
- Any original packaging or accessories supplied with the hat are returned in their original condition.
- The hat has not been crushed, altered or otherwise damaged after delivery.
Minor variations in colour, stitching, positioning or shape may occur between individual products and product photography and are not necessarily considered faults.
Faulty, Damaged or Incorrect Items
If you receive an item that is faulty, damaged or different from what you ordered, please contact us at shop@auslobby.com.au as soon as reasonably possible after receiving your order.
Please provide:
- Your order number
- A description of the issue
- Clear photographs showing the item and the fault, damage or incorrect product
We may request additional information or photographs to assess the issue.
Where a product is confirmed as faulty, damaged, incorrectly supplied or otherwise covered by Australian Consumer Law, we will provide an appropriate remedy. Depending on the circumstances, this may include a repair, replacement or refund.
Where we require a faulty or incorrectly supplied product to be returned, we will cover reasonable return postage costs.
Timeframes
- From the date your return is approved or initiated, the returned item must be received by us within 15 business days.
- Returns are generally assessed within 3 business days of being received.
- During sales, promotions or other high-volume periods, assessment may take up to 5 business days.
- Once a refund has been processed, please allow approximately 3–5 business days for the funds to appear in your account, depending on your bank or payment provider.
- Where applicable, refunds will be issued to the original payment method used to place the order.
- Processing times by banks and payment providers are outside our control.
Refunds
Once your return has been received and inspected, we will advise you whether your refund has been approved.
Approved refunds will be processed to the original payment method wherever possible.
For eligible change-of-mind returns, original shipping fees and return postage costs are not refundable.
If a refund to the original payment method is not reasonably possible, please contact us so we can discuss the available options.
Australian Consumer Law
Nothing in this Returns, Exchanges & Refunds Policy is intended to exclude, restrict or modify any rights or remedies available to you under the Australian Consumer Law that cannot lawfully be excluded, restricted or modified.
Our goods come with guarantees that cannot be excluded under the Australian Consumer Law.
You may be entitled to a replacement or refund for a major failure and compensation for any other reasonably foreseeable loss or damage. You may also be entitled to have goods repaired or replaced if they fail to be of acceptable quality and the failure does not amount to a major failure.
The change-of-mind conditions in this policy operate in addition to, and do not replace, your statutory consumer rights.
Contact Us
For all returns, exchanges, refunds or questions about your order, please contact:
The Australian Lobby Group Shop
Email: shop@auslobby.com.au
Please include your order number in your email so we can assist you as quickly as possible.
Shipping & Delivery Policy
Shipping & Delivery Policy
Shipping & Delivery
The Australian Lobby Group (ALG) Shop delivers orders throughout Australia.
We aim to process and dispatch orders as quickly as possible. Once your order has been dispatched, tracking information will be sent to the email address provided when placing your order.
Shipping options, costs and any applicable free-shipping offers will be displayed at checkout.
Order Processing & Dispatch
Orders are processed and dispatched on business days only, excluding weekends and public holidays.
Please allow approximately 1–3 business days for your order to be processed and dispatched.
Orders placed on weekends or public holidays will begin processing on the next business day.
Please note that processing and delivery times are estimates only and may vary during busy periods or due to circumstances outside our control.
Order Tracking
Once your order has been dispatched, you will receive a shipping confirmation email containing your tracking information.
Please allow some time after receiving your shipping confirmation for tracking information to become active.
If you have not received your shipping confirmation or tracking information within a reasonable period, please contact us at shop@auslobby.com.au and include your order number.
Australian Shipping
We ship Australia-wide using Australia Post or another suitable courier or delivery provider.
Available shipping options and prices will be displayed at checkout and may include:
- Standard Shipping
- Express Shipping
- Free Shipping promotions where applicable
Delivery times vary depending on your location and the shipping service selected.
Express shipping refers to the delivery service used after dispatch and does not necessarily mean your order will be dispatched on the same day it is placed.
Regional and remote areas may experience longer delivery times.
Sale & Promotional Periods
During major sales, product launches, promotional campaigns, holidays or other periods of high order volume, processing and dispatch times may be longer than usual.
Please allow additional time for your order to be processed during these periods.
Any significant anticipated delays may be communicated through our website or by email where appropriate.
Delivery Addresses
Customers are responsible for ensuring that the shipping address provided at checkout is complete and accurate.
Please carefully check your delivery details before submitting your order.
If you notice an error after placing your order, contact shop@auslobby.com.au as soon as possible.
We will make reasonable efforts to update the address if your order has not yet been dispatched. However, once an order has been dispatched, we may be unable to redirect or amend the delivery address.
Additional shipping charges may apply if an order is returned to us because an incorrect or incomplete address was supplied.
Unsuccessful Deliveries
If the delivery provider is unable to safely deliver your parcel, they may:
- Attempt delivery again;
- Leave instructions for collection;
- Redirect the parcel to a local post office, collection point or depot; or
- Return the parcel to us.
Customers are responsible for monitoring tracking information and collecting parcels within any timeframe specified by the delivery provider.
If an order is returned to us because it was not collected, an incorrect address was provided or delivery could not be completed for reasons outside our control, additional postage charges may apply before the order can be resent.
Lost or Delayed Parcels
Occasionally, parcels may be delayed while in transit.
If your tracking information has not updated for an extended period or your parcel has not arrived within the expected delivery timeframe, please contact the relevant delivery provider in the first instance or email us at shop@auslobby.com.au.
We will make reasonable efforts to assist with locating your parcel and, where appropriate, lodge an enquiry with the delivery provider.
Delivery timeframes provided by Australia Post, couriers or other delivery providers are estimates and may be affected by weather, transport disruptions, peak periods and other circumstances outside our control.
Damaged Parcels
We take reasonable care when packing orders to ensure products arrive safely.
If your parcel or products arrive damaged, please contact shop@auslobby.com.au as soon as possible after delivery.
Please include:
- Your order number;
- A description of the damage;
- Photographs of the damaged product; and
- Photographs of the packaging and shipping label where possible.
Please retain the damaged item and packaging while we assess the issue, as the delivery provider may require photographs or other evidence.
Where appropriate, we will work with you and the delivery provider to resolve the matter.
Nothing in this section limits any rights you may have under Australian Consumer Law.
Incorrect or Missing Items
If you receive an incorrect item or believe an item is missing from your order, please contact us at shop@auslobby.com.au.
Please include your order number and details of the issue so we can investigate and arrange an appropriate resolution.
Shipping Costs
Shipping costs are calculated based on the shipping method, destination and other relevant factors and will be displayed at checkout before payment.
From time to time, The Australian Lobby Group Shop may offer free or discounted shipping promotions.
Any free-shipping thresholds, promotional shipping rates or other shipping offers may be changed or withdrawn at our discretion.
Delivery Timeframes
Any delivery timeframe displayed on our website, at checkout or provided by a delivery carrier is an estimate only.
Delivery times begin from the date your order is dispatched, not necessarily from the date the order is placed.
While we aim to have orders delivered within the estimated timeframe, delays may occur due to circumstances outside our reasonable control.
Australian Consumer Law
Nothing in this Shipping & Delivery Policy excludes, restricts or modifies any rights or remedies available to you under the Australian Consumer Law that cannot lawfully be excluded, restricted or modified.
Contact Us
For questions regarding shipping, tracking or delivery, please contact:
The Australian Lobby Group Shop
Email: shop@auslobby.com.au
Please include your order number when contacting us so we can assist you as quickly as possible.