Media releases

Select from the list below for current Fair Trading news.

04/10	Warning on rogue traders
04/10	Consumers beware of water testing sales pitch
02/10	Eden, Bega, Pambula, Cooma traders get a great wrap
02/10	Mid North Coast builders in voluntary administration
01/10	Minister announces review of Holiday Parks law

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30/09	Reforms to NSW Consumer, Trader and Tenancy Tribunal
28/09	Fair Trading blitz on Parramatta Road car dealers
22/09	NSW Parliament to debate new consumer protection measure
16/09	Fair Trading visits Eden, Bega and Cooma
11/09	Tick of approval for Cronulla Sutherland traders
09/09	Where should one air their washing?
05/09	Beware of door-to-door traders
05/09	The Tweed gets RAPped by Fair Trading
05/09	Don’t electrocute Dad this Father’s Day
05/09	Bargain shops busted for dangerous toys
02/09	No Interest Loans for struggling families allocated
01/09	Fair Trading Dubbo RAP wrapped up
01/09	Fair Trading has something for everyone
01/09	New forum to guide CTTT’s service to Aboriginal communities
01/09	Tribunal appeals to be faster and cheaper

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27/08	Taking action, gaining trust – Aboriginal Consumer Affairs improved by National Action Plan
26/08	Connecting with community: Fair Trading celebrates 10 years of Aboriginal Action Plan
26/08	Keep children away from treadmills
25/08	Bargain shop busted for selling dangerous toys
23/08	Warning on 23 bathroom heaters
22/08	An end to card tricks?
21/08	Minister visits Harbour Youth Service
21/08	Scam warning to Coffs Harbour businesses
20/08	Fair Trading SUPER RAP has something for everyone
20/08	Burney to open 'Fair go for all'
20/08	Fair Trading inspectors out in force at Agquip
19/08	Fair Trading visits Morisset
19/08	Latest info for Beechwood home owners
19/08	Another catch for Fair Trading
19/08	Beware: they’re back!
17/08	Parramatta Road car dealers blitzed to safeguard car buyers
15/08	Burney heralds historical national consumer law
14/08	Scam warning to Wollongong businesses
14/08	20+ year mission rewarded in Wollongong
13/08	Three more information sessions for Beechwood customers confirmed
12/08	Burney announces information session for Beechwood customers
12/08	Warning on Dimplex superheaters
10/08	Investigation launched into fuel saving devices
08/08	Warning on Fisher Price toy
08/08	$308,000 towards Better Futures for local kids
08/08	Burney announces $1.7 million for Western Sydney Tenants Support Service
07/08	Consumers reminded to check gym contracts before signing
07/08	Fair Trading focus on Indigenous businesses
04/08	Opposition call for Beechwood enquiry shows lack of understanding
04/08	Fair Trading infoline for Beijing ticket scam victims
04/08	Has J 'N' A Travel ripped you off? Fair Trading Minister seeks victims
03/08	Parents warned: destroy dangerous ball popper toy
02/08	Before you buy a boat REVS-check it
01/08	Fair Trading Broken Hill RAP wrapped up
01/08	Beware the downside of downloads: Burney

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30/07	Minister Burney drops in to Dubbo
29/07	Minister welcomes Beechwood sale
28/07	Client shocked by dodgy work of father and son
28/07	Serial dodgy builder published
28/07	Nowra Aboriginal community consumer information day a success
25/07	Fair Trading visit has something for everyone
24/07	Minister visits Menindee and Broken Hill
23/07	Minister questions need for meeting
23/07	Sale of faulty Electrolux dishwashers banned
23/07	Iemma Government slashes red tape for motor dealers
18/07	Older residents in supported accommodation to get funding for assistance
18/07	You shouldn't be shocked – electricians are doing the right thing
17/07	Fair Trading launches staff volunteering project
16/07	Nowra Aboriginal community invited to consumer information day
16/07	Inverell building companies in administration: advice to consumers
16/07	Fair Trading visit has something for everyone
16/07	Conveyancer stole trust money to run business
14/07	Real estate agent punished for deception
12/07	High Aussie dollar fuels online shopping
11/07	Consumer confusion over interest free deals
11/07	Opposition is out of date and out of time
10/07	V.A.I.G photographic studio forced to clean up their image
09/07	Manager appointed by Court to operate Auburn real estate agency
09/07	Consumers warned about Inverell builder
09/07	Mobile phone scammers target kids
08/07	Fake HPM power point importer fined
07/07	Closer ties forged with Indigenous community
07/07	So what’s the deal with no interest?
07/07	Training property agents to reduce consumer confusion
04/07	Hefty penalty for serial dodgy builder
04/07	Warning on fire hazardous heater
01/07	More funding for No Interest Loans
01/07	New safety standard for prams and strollers

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30/06	Minister supports education and training for home building industry
30/06	Fair Trading puts sparkies under the spotlight
29/06	Rich pickings for phoney landlords
26/06	Laws changed to support retirement villages
25/06	Tschannen punished for slum misery
25/06	Parliament passes Consumer Tribunal law reforms
24/06	Art competition to inspire fair trade
21/06	No interest; no deposit; no repayments!
20/06	Consumers warned on Hunter region builder
19/06	Flying fireballs banned in NSW
18/06	New strata laws passed by Parliament
18/06	Couple fined over $100,000 for car dealing crimes
18/06	Conman concreter convicted and fined
17/06	Financial Counselling Services broaden across State
14/06	Poor quality white goods top consumer complaints
13/06	Consumers support Home Warranty Insurance scheme
12/06	$10M investment in Fair Trading business systems
12/06	More funding for tenancy advice and advocacy
11/06	Lessons on Tribunal for community workers
11/06	Consumers beware as sales season starts early
06/06	Unlicensed tradesperson warning
06/06	Local tenants supported by Government
05/06	Work resumes on 10 Beechwood homes
04/06	Don’t get your fingers burnt by dodgy firewood deals
03/06	Online services a priority in Fair Trading budget
02/06	Beechwood homes update
01/06	Warming up for Winter

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30/05	Central Coast Aboriginal artists exhibit during Reconciliation Week
29/05	$7,500 support for Ulladulla community food co-operative
29/05	Blue Mountains Zig Zag Co-operative steams ahead
29/05	Blacktown auto wrecker caught and fined for dodgy records
27/05	Reverse mortgagees seek advice before committing
27/05	Greater help for Indigenous tenants
27/05	Burney meets the unsung heroes of Maitland
27/05	Latest facts on Beechwood
26/05	Beechwood update
26/05	Fed up with Cusack's lies
26/05	More help for consumers struggling with debt
24/05	Agents lead homebuyers down the garden path
23/05	Fair Trading visits Auburn and Lidcombe
23/05	Fair Trading visits Wellington
23/05	Fair Trading active with Beechwood Homes
23/05	Minister advocates for better laws to protect consumers
16/05	Fair Trading business blitz in Forster
16/05	Minister calls for calm
15/05	Fair Trading visits Queanbeyan
15/05	Opposition scaremongering over Beechwood a disgrace
14/05	Government inquiry into toys with magnets
14/05	Calls for funding for financial counselling
14/05	Beechwood Homes - Home owners not to panic
13/05	Con artist landscaper on the prowl again
12/05	Compliance blitz on Western Sydney builders
10/05	Aircon con convicted for unlicensed installation
09/05	Funding boost for local financial counselling service
08/05	Burney responds to Productivity Commission Report
08/05	Get it right before you buy, Dad
07/05	Coffs Harbour trader inspection blitz a success
06/05	You can't win if you didn't enter
06/05	Minister supports responsible lending by banks
02/05	Better fire protection recommendations
02/05	Government streamlines demolition laws

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30/04	Beware of dodgy removalists
30/04	Fair Trading Minister visits Coffs Harbour
29/04	Minister challenges consumer whiz-kids
29/04	Ministers join forces to protect tourists' rights
24/04	Fair Trading blitz on Coffs Harbour businesses
22/04	Extra funding for local financial counselling service
22/04	Check the licence of your conveyancer online
16/04	Home Building and Property Services Grants available
16/04	Brown backs national FuelWatch
15/04	Unlicenced tradesperson warning
15/04	Inspection blitz a success
14/04	Unlicenced builder fined $6,500
13/04	Iemma Government package to lend a helping hand to battlers (Premier’s news release) in PDF format (size: 66k)
11/04	Consumers to benefit from CTTT law reforms
09/04	Revamped Fair Trading website
09/04	Results of owner-builder blitz
09/04	Consumer tips for seniors now in audio
08/04	Plumpton man guilty of odometer interference
08/04	Tenancy skills for young people
08/04	Seeking seniors' views on reverse mortgages
08/04	Government inquiry into exercise treadmills
07/04	Castle Hill builder fined $8,000
07/04	Fair Trading in Albury promoting consumer protection
04/04	Strata Bill released for comment
03/04	Alternative health provider banned for life
03/04	Internet scam targets car buyers and sellers
03/04	Concord man pays $20,455 for odometer interference
02/04	Owner-builders in the spotlight
01/04	NSW still leads the way on credit
01/04	Fraud fortnight boosts website hits

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30/03	NSW welcomes Petrol Commissioner's plan
28/03	Bitumen bandits sighted again in Bulli
28/03	Beware of bogus roof painters in Western Sydney
28/03	Renting rights awareness for African communities
28/03	CTTT invites visitors to Law Week open days
27/03	20 years of young auctioneers at Easter Show
27/03	Illegal Coogee sub-letter fined for ripping off backpackers
25/03	Fair Trading completes Easter petrol checks
20/03	Opposition policy hot air
20/03	Results from petrol availability survey
19/03	Weighing up the Easter bunny
17/03	Third call for recall of dangerous dishwashers
17/03	Unlicensed builder Akari jailed for 14 months
15/03	Seek help with your home loan before it's too late
14/03	$25 million in grants to help battlers
14/03	Easter show bags given their Fair Trading thumbs up
14/03	Tribunal delivers justice for students
13/03	Minister visits Cowra Retirement Village
10/03	Fair Trading visits Mr Druitt and St Marys
10/03	Fair Trading visits Goulburn and Crookwell
10/03	Fair Trading visits Yamba and Maclean
06/03	Dodgy guttering claims disputed by industry
06/03	Bowen moving in right direction
05/03	Fair Trading visits Trangie, Cobar and Warren
05/03	Western Sydney convictions for Fair Trading breaches
05/03	Uncovering the premium petrol mystery
04/03	Minister commends home building compliance in Hunter
04/03	Beware of rogue roof repairers in Belmont
04/03	Marie Claire sunglasses recalled
04/03	Consumer Claims now provide greater greater fairness for consumers and suppliers
02/03	Minister urges computer users to delete dodgy emails

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27/02	Building industry to get to grips with guttering
26/02	Making it easier for parents to barrack for their kids
25/02	Guttering issue a beat up
24/02	Seduction or deception - don't be scammed
22/02	Rent to buy - better beware
21/02	Tremendous response to tenancy review
20/02	Fair Trading targeting Hunter building contractors
19/02	States working hard on new product safety regime
19/02	Redfern Legal Centre helping young tenants
15/02	New trigger for home warranty insurance claims
14/02	Fair Trading funds co-operative housing study
14/02	Don't get your heart broken after Valentines Day
13/02	Bitumen bandit gets busted
12/03	Fair Trading advice to storm affected Blacktown residents
11/02	Linda Burney visits Cooma
07/02	Last chance to have your say: online review of real estate agent laws
06/02	Aboriginal conciliator sought for NSW Tribunal
05/02	Don’t miss the chance to have your say on strata reforms
05/02	Take time to choose your tutor
05/02	Fair Trading supporting financial counsellors
05/02	All that glitters is not safe - candles recalled due to serious fire risk
04/02	Unsafe toddler swings voluntarily recalled
02/02	Minister outraged at latest rogue trader scam

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28/01	Convicted builder to be sentenced
25/01	Unlicensed Newcastle builder fined $21,000
25/01	Back to school shopping tips for parents
23/01	Minister launches tip sheets for Tribunal users
19/01	Beware of bogus roof painters in Manilla and Glen Innes
17/01	Online course makes CPD for builders easier
16/01	Tips for first time renters
15/01	CTTT Newcastle registry open day
10/01	Four weeks left to have your say on strata reform
10/01	Do your homework before enrolling in private courses warns Burney
07/01	NSW welcomes Venture Capital investment
07/01	Fair Trading support for North Coast flood victims
04/01	Don't get taken for a ride before your holiday even begins
03/01	Builders banned for not doing their homework
03/01	Permanent ban on lead in toys
02/01	Talking to someone who cares can help

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