Smart consumers pay less and save more!

In November each year, Fair Trading runs a week-long campaign to raise awareness of fair trading issues in the community. On the tenth anniversary of Fair Trading Week, this year’s theme poses the question: “Are you a smart consumer?”. The main message is that consumers can buy better and save money if they know their consumer rights and follow some simple rules.

Smart consumers:

• don't fall for scams
• know a good deal when they see one because they've shopped around
• know their rights when a product they bought is faulty
• keep their receipts and any correspondence or paperwork
• know they can go to Fair Trading for help if they can't resolve a problem with a trader.

Are you a smart consumer?

Program of events

As part of Fair Trading Week, special events are organised across NSW. Some of the events featured include a youth forum, business seminars and workshops, consumer information stands at shopping centres, open days at Fair Trading Centres, and many other activities across the State. There will also be a special focus in Wollongong, Erina, Uralla, Walcha and Terrigal, where we will be running regional access programs.

If you would like to register for an information session or seminar in your local area, go to the events register. 

Key events

View or download the list of Fair Trading week events in Sydney metropolitan and regional NSW in PDF format (size: 83kb)