2010 Media releases

Select from the list below for Fair Trading news from 2010.

24/12	Safety issue with unbranded LED light tubes
23/12	Public warned about "Men's Health" promoter - Guy Hudson
22/12	Buy wisely during the season sales
22/12	Fair Trading warning on scams: Get scam smart in the silly season
22/12	Unlicensed plasterer fined for ignoring the law
21/12	Historic new tenancy laws to commence 31 January 2011
21/12	Flood victims warned: Beware of opportunists
16/12	Central Coast car repairers need to lift their game
15/12	Unlicensed Brookvale man fined
14/12	Christmas decorative rope lights recall
08/12	Dangerous toys found by Fair Trading
03/12	Shoppers should check refund policies
01/12	Trouble free Christmas tree for a fire safe festive season
01/12	Consumers warned to check gas appliances are certified

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25/11	New South Wales welcomes Australian Consumer Law
22/11	Note to schoolies - Do your homework or learn the hard way
19/11	Funeral industry information review
19/11	Auto apprentices of the year announced
16/11	Minister launches multicultural tenancy laws CD
15/11	Minister honours young consumer champions
15/11	Call for full disclosure of credit card surcharges
15/11	Making a $858 million difference
11/11	Fair Trading checks the Cherry Capital
11/11	Businesses fined in Bathurst compliance blitz
10/11	Fair Trading - making a difference in the West
09/11	Fair Trading to visit Merimbula, Bega and Eden during Fair Trading Week
09/11	Fair Trading to visit Central Coast during Fair Trading Week
09/11	Free information session for Central Coast building partners
07/11	Safe toys top Fair Trading's wish list
02/11	Minister announces independent review of high front guttering

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26/10	Saint Mary's name protected in NSW
22/10	Hui banking scheme warning
22/10	Public warning: home theatre and audio equipment sellers in white vans
19/10	Warning to Riverina flood victims: Beware of opportunists
18/10	Scammers claim they work for Fair Trading
15/10	Wedding bliss can wreak financial disaster
15/10	Top Indigenous Rugby League tournament awards
13/10	New laws to stop car re-birthing, improve road safety and protect consumers
12/10	Fair Trading at Orange Field Days
08/10	Fair Trading checks Sydney home building licences
06/10	Electrical products check nets dodgy goods
05/10	Fair Trading to visit Chatswood
01/10	Consumers urged to heed Mattel recall warning

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21/09	Judge and Gadiel welcome lifetime tradespeople licences
20/09	Results of Fair Trading checks in Grafton, Maclean and Yamba
20/09	Godfreys turbo dust cleaner attachment recall
20/09	Residential tenancies regulation released for public comment
19/09	Unlicensed agent jailed for fraud
17/09	Seminar in consumer rights to support multicultural groups
13/09	Pilot residential parks mediation service set for takeoff
12/09	Ad campaign to help catch itinerant crooks
09/09	Fair Trading visits Bathurst
07/09	Free information sessions for building partners
03/09	Henty Field Days a focus in regional Fair Trading checks
03/09	Results of AgQuip electrical product safety checks
03/09	Illawarra builders fined for failing to insure work
03/09	Ryobi sliding mitre saw recall
01/09	Judge announces new climate-friendly strata initiatives

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30/08	Public warning on Supplemax
28/08	Blind and curtain cords warning
26/08	Public warned about heater safety
26/08	Trader fined for ignoring toy safety
24/08	National recall of Koala bath robe and bootie sets
22/08	Minister slams disqualified real estate agents
21/08	Fair Trading inspectors catch out gold buyers
20/08	Minister warns of international email scam
20/08	Fairfield trader fined for supplying dangerous toys
20/08	Unlicensed Mount Annan conveyancer convicted
18/08	Fair Trading visits Muswellbrook
18/08	Free information sessions for building partners
18/08	Results of Fair Trading checks in the Hills district
18/08	Results of Fair Trading visit to Broken Hill
17/08	Fair Trading checks in Tamworth
17/08	Fair Trading checks in the Hunter
17/08	NSW calls for review of safety requirements on trampolines
17/08	Information evening - new laws for incorporated associations
13/08	Judge warns NSW consumers about Yellow Page scam
11/08	Beware the baby hammock: NSW calls for sleeping device standards
11/08	Fair Trading AgQuip compliance blitz
11/08	Results from Fair Trading checks in Moree
10/08	Fair Trading visits Young
06/08	Ticket scalping online survey extended
02/08	Fair Trading visits Grafton, Maclean and Yamba
02/08	Home building grants support key industry outcomes
02/08	Motor vehicle industry grants announced
02/08	Property services grants support education and training
02/08	Keneally Govt boosts financial counselling services
02/08	Safety inquiry into LPG cabinet heaters

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29/07	Warning: Bitumen bandits target the Blue Mountains
23/07	Fair Trading visits Broken Hill
22/07	Have your say on ticket scalping
19/07	Fair Trading visits the Hills Shire
16/07	Fair Trading warns consumers about bank refund scam
08/07	Fair Trading warns consumers about electrical recalls
07/07	NAIDOC Week Art Competition winners announced
01/07	NSW consumers protected as credit laws go national

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30/06	Minister launches online survey on ticket scalping
30/06	Auburn trader fined for selling unsafe toys
29/06	Unfair contract terms - enough is enough
25/06	New laws improve accountability for Associations
23/06	Unlicensed motor vehicle repairer fined
23/06	NSW home owners protected under Home Building Act Amendment
22/06	Fine sends strong message to unlicensed trader
17/06	Avoid getting burnt by firewood deals
11/06	Warning: Bitumen bandits on North Coast
10/06	Historic residential tenancies law passes NSW Parliament
10/06	Minister warns consumers not to deal with unlicensed trader
10/06	Unlicensed Hunter trader fined
08/06	South Coast motor dealers and repairers on notice
08/06	$195 million to protect NSW consumers
08/06	Fair Trading budget benefits Western Sydney
08/06	Getting a fair go in the bush and regions
08/06	Budget benefits St George Sutherland Shire
08/06	NSW budget protects Central Coast consumers
08/06	NSW budget protects Hunter consumers
08/06	NSW budget protects Illawarra consumers
08/06	Newcastle Fair Trading expert rewarded for exceptional service
07/06	Deadly Dollars hits the road for fourth time
04/06	Fair Trading staff rewarded
03/06	Minister warns storm victims: Beware of opportunists
03/06	QBE and Calliden appointed as home warranty insurance agents
02/06	Minister introduces historic tenancy law reform Bill

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31/05	Minister warns storm victims: Beware of opportunists
26/05	Ingleburn motor vehicle repairer fined
21/05	Trader fined for ignoring toy safety
20/05	Lismore Fair Trading officer wins awards
18/05	Trader fined for ignoring toy safety
18/05	2010 Money Stuff Challenge now open
13/05	NSW Government bans dangerous plastic
05/05	Minister warns consumers to check electric blankets

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30/04	Targus power adaptor recall
27/04	Unlicensed Coffs Harbour trader fined
23/04	Minister launches public consultation on electrical safety laws
23/04	Unlicensed Belmore builder convicted
22/04	Minister issues top 10 tips for travellers as flights resume
19/04	Government improves checks for home building licences
15/04	National recall of George Foreman blender attachment
10/04	Fair Trading crackdown on real estate auction boom
07/04	NSW consumers protected as credit laws go national
07/04	Fair Trading grants programs now open

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26/03	Helping consumers get eggs-actly what they pay for
26/03	Hunter landscaper jailed for contempt of court
24/03	Recall of faulty Dyson vacuum cleaner
24/03	Fair Trading puts Bathurst bakery to the test
24/03	Big Rig to test whether Bathurst measures up
17/03	Fair Trading visits regional NSW
16/03	Court fines dishonest trader
15/03	NSW fights for consumers against credit card surcharges
13/03	Parents should do their homework on tutoring
09/03	Consumer, Trader & Tenancy Tribunal 2009 results
08/03	First installer fined as a result of insulation work
05/03	Fair Trading issues spa safety warning
04/03	Minister warns consumers to avoid Bitumen Bandits
01/03	Minister applauds initiative to help the homeless
01/03	Minister warns of online frauds

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25/02	Minister announces safety review of baby hammocks
24/02	Free information session for retirement villages
22/02	Minister warns: Beware bogus bank scam
19/02	Judge warns against insulation scams
18/02	Welcome to Uni – now don't get ripped off!
18/02	Storm victims beware: unlicensed traders
18/02	Keeping the co-operative spirit alive
17/02	Community to have its say on Home Building Act
17/02	New safety campaign to save children's lives
02/02	$42,000 penalty a shock for unlicensed electrician

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30/01	Beware of digital TV scams: Judge
29/01	NSW Government provides funding boost for No Interest Loans
29/01	National recall of swivel plug extension leads
28/01	Free information sessions for retirement villages
28/01	Minister warns storm victims: Beware of opportunists
27/01	Funding for the Co-operative Federation of NSW Limited
25/01	Minister warns of suspicious insulation workers
24/01	Top 10 tips for avoiding strata strife
20/01	Bogus tax refund emails prompt consumer warnings
18/01	Minister issues warning to online shoppers
18/01	Lessons for back-to-school shopping for parents
18/01	Unlicensed Mortdale builder convicted
15/01	Deniliquin residents warned about door-to-door sales
15/01	National recall of electric heaters
14/01	Recall of faulty hair dryers
14/01	Only buy tickets from Sydney Festival sites
13/01	Recalls save lives
07/01	Top ten consumer complaints
07/01	Beware of bitumen bandits operating on South Coast
03/01	Rogue traders named and shamed

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