Alert to Perth motorists - fill up now to beat the petrol price rise
This announcement is for: ConsumerPetroleum operatorMotorists in Perth and Mandurah are advised to fill up now if they need to, with petrol prices set to rise tomorrow. After today motorists will...
View ArticleEngineering company fined $567,000 over worker death
This announcement is for: Employee / workerEmployerAn engineering company has been fined $567,000 (and ordered to pay $28,695 in costs) over the 2019 death of a worker at its Bassendean...
View ArticleOdometer tampering – what to look out for
This announcement is for: ConsumerMotor industryOdometer tampering is a dangerous practice that puts the community at risk while lining the pockets of those who engage in it. And it’s at the expense of...
View ArticleAlert to Perth motorists - fill up now to beat the petrol price rise
This announcement is for: ConsumerPetroleum operatorMotorists in Perth and Mandurah are advised to fill up now if they need to, with petrol prices set to rise tomorrow. After today motorists will...
View ArticlePet scammers off the leash on social media
This announcement is for: ConsumerSocial media users targeted by pet scammers, advice to check page transparencySame consumer protections apply to pets as other purchases‘Adopt, Don’t Shop’ message to...
View ArticleFrom kitchen to conviction – Christopher Laurance Reich
This announcement is for: BuilderTradespersonConsumer Charging a deposit six times the maximum amount and disregarding an official rectification order were among the building offences leading to...
View ArticleCommissioner's Blog: How to dob in a ticket scalper
This announcement is for: ConsumerHow many times have you entered the mosh pit of online ticket sales queues only to leave without even a nosebleed? Disappointment soon turns into despair as you start...
View ArticleCommerce Minister statement – Industry response goes live to help resolve...
This announcement is for: BuilderPlumberHome buyer / ownerMedia statement from Commerce Minister Sue ElleryParticipating builders can now access funds to rectify homes affected by leaking Typlex 1050...
View ArticleAlert to Perth motorists - fill up now to beat the petrol price rise
This announcement is for: ConsumerPetroleum operatorMotorists in Perth and Mandurah are advised to fill up now if they need to, with petrol prices set to rise tomorrow. After today motorists will...
View ArticleChristmas shopping guide to extended hours and safe online purchases
This announcement is for: ConsumerBusiness / companyOnline shopping & marketplace scams steal $481,331 from West Aussies in 2024In-store shopping hours boosted in Perth for Christmas-New Year...
View ArticleRegulator’s deep dive into overdue pool barrier checks
This announcement is for: Permit authorityConsumerLandlord / lessorHome buyer / ownerBuilding and Energy monitors local governments’ private pool barrier inspectionsLowest percentage of overdue...
View ArticleCommissioner's Blog: Fake auto parts scams revving up on Facebook
This announcement is for: ConsumerMotor industryProduct safetyTradespersonHow’s that vintage car project going? Or maybe you’re mechanically minded and know how to replace a few simple parts. You could...
View ArticleRetirement village reforms pass Parliament
This announcement is for: Retirement village owner / operatorHome buyer / ownerParliament greenlights fairer retirement village lawsFormer residents to receive exit entitlements within 12 months of...
View ArticleAlert to Perth motorists - fill up now to beat the petrol price rise
This announcement is for: ConsumerPetroleum operatorMotorists in Perth and Mandurah are advised to fill up now if they need to, with petrol prices set to rise tomorrow. After today motorists will...
View ArticleShort-term rental and vacant property incentives extended
This announcement is for: ConsumerLandlord / lessorProperty industryGrants extended to incentivise short-stay and vacant properties to be added to the long-term rental market More than 400 new rental...
View ArticleCommissioner's Blog: Tips to prevent Halloween turning into a real-life...
This announcement is for: ConsumerWest Aussies are embracing Halloween celebrations more each year, with increasing numbers of people participating in activities such as costume parties,...
View ArticleAlert to Perth motorists - fill up now to beat the petrol price rise
This announcement is for: ConsumerPetroleum operator Motorists in Perth and Mandurah are advised to fill up now if they need to, with petrol prices set to rise tomorrow. After today motorists will...
View ArticleNo glossing over as painter faces court – Simon Craig Callard
This announcement is for: BuilderConsumerPainterWA’s building regulator is reminding service providers and consumers to ensure contracts are signed and registrations are up to date after a Perth...
View ArticleWarning for refurbished phone buyers over 3G switch off
This announcement is for: Business / companyConsumerObsolete phones still for sale online, with seven consumer complaints receivedNewer 4G refurbished phone imports could be impacted by 3G...
View ArticleCommissioner's Blog: Paying rent using a third party platform? That could be...
This announcement is for: ConsumerLandlord / lessorTenantLast month Consumer Protection issued a warning to real estate agents and landlords about the risks of using third party payment platforms. As a...
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