2011 Media releases

Select from the list below for Fair Trading news from 2011.

23/12/2011	Public Warning - Hot water tanks
21/12/2011	Merrylands Fair Trading inspections detect 80 breaches
19/12/2011	Checks on telecommunications, whitegoods and electronics retailers
19/12/2011	Warning on phishing scams and bogus calls from fake Fair Trading
15/12/2011	Hammondville man convicted for unlicensed work
15/12/2011	Have your say on strata and community laws
15/12/2011	Warning on dangerous powerboards
14/12/2011	Urgent recall of Uncle Bills Christmas rope lights
12/12/2011	Launch of a guide to the CTTT and Youtube videos
09/12/2011	Consumer regulators focus on group buying
09/12/2011	National travelling con men campaign gathers momentum
06/12/2011	Fair Trading warning to Moree flood victims
05/12/2011	Optus power adaptor recall
02/12/2011	Free Windsor Fair Trading Building Expo, Tuesday 6 December
01/12/2011	Toy and product safety inspections

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28/11/2011	Fair Trading Minister in Dubbo, Orange, Bathurst and Mulgoa
25/11/2011	Conmen cashing in on tax scams
24/11/2011	Inflatable pools no safer than the deep end
18/11/2011	Minister applauds 30 years of auto apprentice excellence
17/11/2011	Travelling con men sent packing
16/11/2011	Minister Roberts honours young consumer champions
15/11/2011	Minister Roberts launches Multicultural Education Strategy
14/11/2011	Public warning - Splashed Outdoor Living Expo
14/11/2011	Fair Trading launches 'Scam Buster' app to kick off Fair Trading Week
11/11/2011	Fair Trading Minister to visit Batemans Bay and Moruya
11/11/2011	Fair Trading to visit Wyong
10/11/2011	Fair Trading Week 2011 - Promoting fairness for all
10/11/2011	Keeping our children safe
08/11/2011	Southern NSW targeted by bank refund scammers
08/11/2011	Co-operatives National Law - discussion paper
07/11/2011	Schoolies need a lesson in consumer rights and obligations
04/11/2011	Cosmopolitan Constructions Pty Ltd
04/11/2011	LJ Hooker Surry Hills
03/11/2011	Energy saver scam media conference Friday 9:30am
03/11/2011	Residential Parks Act discussion paper released
02/11/2011	Minister Roberts honours Grafton Fair Trading staff
02/11/2011	Danoz directed by NSW Fair Trading
02/11/2011	Travelling con men currently targeting border residents
01/11/2011	Fair Trading Minister visits Merrylands

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21/10/2011	Fair Trading Minister to visit Inverell and Armidale
21/10/2011	Cabramatta retailer fined for breaching product safety laws
20/10/2011	Free CTTT information session in Tamworth
19/10/2011	Multi-functional blender recall
19/10/2011	Plumbing Advisory Council
17/10/2011	Group buying website: deal or no deal
14/10/2011	Rewind festival
13/10/2011	Free Dee Why Fair Trading Building Expo Monday 17 October
13/10/2011	Plumbers have red tape removed
11/10/2011	Legislation to boost investment in NSW home building
10/10/2011	Nominations for Auto Apprentice Awards
07/10/2011	Kellyville man fined for unlicensed work
07/10/2011	Urgent scam warning for Inner West residents
07/10/2011	Campsie retailer fined for ignoring product safety
06/10/2011	Redfern and Mindaribba players crowned Player of the Series
06/10/2011	States unite to stop travelling con men
05/10/2011	Safety first when working with LPG
05/10/2011	Westminster Building Company
05/10/2011	New iPhone price the real test

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29/09/2011	Scammers faking Fair Trading credentials to dupe consumers
27/09/2011	Urgent recall of ceramic lamp kits
26/09/2011	Roberts encourages residential park owners to register
26/09/2011	Free Newcastle Fair Trading Building Expo Wednesday 5 October
26/09/2011	Public warning on Ticketfinders
24/09/2011	Enjoy a safe break - Safety tips for holiday accommodation
23/09/2011	CTTT Online now even easier to use
19/09/2011	Minister Roberts visits South Western Sydney
16/09/2011	Free Kingsford Fair Trading Building Expo Tuesday 20 September
16/09/2011	Fair Trading heads to the Annual Henty Field Days
15/09/2011	Fair Trading Minister to visit Cowra next week
15/09/2011	Urgent consumer warning on power savers
15/09/2011	Whitebridge man convicted of odometer tampering
13/09/2011	Bitumen bandit gets 4 months on fraud matters
12/09/2011	Urgent scam warning for Northern NSW
12/09/2011	Irish illegal bitumen bandit in Kempsey Court today
09/09/2011	Urgent scam warning for Southern NSW
09/09/2011	Minister Roberts promotes Dubbo Family Fun Day
08/09/2011	Irish illegal bitumen bandit arrested in NSW: In court next week
08/09/2011	Scammers up to their old tricks
06/09/2011	Fair Trading funding to keep the market fair for all
05/09/2011	Beware of travelling conmen
05/09/2011	Warning on pre-paid funeral arrangements
04/09/2011	Unlicensed solar installer convicted
02/09/2011	Crowdy head fish co-operative fined
02/09/2011	Urgent safety warning: recall of baby dummies
02/09/2011	Belmore motor dealer fined for breaches
02/09/2011	Free Penrith Fair Trading Building Expo Tuesday 6 September
02/09/2011	Marrying couples still need protection
01/09/2011	Minister Roberts promotes Armidale Fair Trading Art Competition
01/09/2011	315,000 dollars increase for Fair Trading support to no interest loans

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31/08/2011	CTTT launches resources for diverse communities
31/08/2011	Urgent consumer warning for Armidale – computer virus scam
31/08/2011	Fair Trading action: Coastal Voice Community Group Inc
29/08/2011	Safety tips for fathers and a warning on DIY vehicle repairs
29/08/2011	Fair Trading Minister in Drummoyne, Rockdale, Double Bay and Randwick
26/08/2011	Gas heater safety warning
25/08/2011	Toy supplier found guilty of ignoring product safety law
24/08/2011	Hair loss trader found guilty of misleading the CTTT
19/08/2011	Sydney to host new National Occupational Licensing Authority
18/08/2011	New laws on repairs of goods
16/08/2011	Urgent statewide scam alert as scam reports double
15/08/2011	Fair Trading Minister to visit Penrith OneGov pilot
15/08/2011	Fair Trading AgQuip compliance blitz
12/08/2011	Minister Roberts visits North Western Sydney
11/08/2011	Fair Trading Regional Access Program in Belmont and Swansea
11/08/2011	Free Wollongong Fair Trading Building Expo - Monday 15 August
11/08/2011	Free Batemans Bay Fair Trading Building Expo - Tuesday 16 August
11/08/2011	Free Queanbeyan Fair Trading Building Expo - Wednesday 17 August
10/08/2011	Free Hornsby Fair Trading Building Expo tomorrow, Thursday 11 August
09/08/2011	EFTPOS fee changes require detailed Federal scrutiny
08/08/2011	Licences suspended for solar panel installation defects
08/08/2011	Urgent consumer warning for Central Coast residents
08/08/2011	Lightning Ridge and Walgett get a good rap
05/08/2011	Urgent consumer warning for Albury - computer virus scam
03/08/2011	Tamworth students get 'Revved Up'

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29/07/2011	Experts to simplify retirement village contracts
29/07/2011	Minister Roberts promotes Fair Trading Building Expos
28/07/2011	Sydney retailer pays for ignoring toy safety
27/07/2011	Fair Trading warning on scammers targeting the Hunter
27/07/2011	Fair Trading warning on scammers targeting the West
26/07/2011	High front guttering report released
25/07/2011	Commissioner promotes Fair Trading Building Expos
22/07/2011	Minister Roberts to visit Macksville and Nambucca Heads
21/07/2011	Think Smart - Supporting consumers from diverse backgrounds
14/07/2011	Recall and warning on Smile Face Puffer Ball
14/07/2011	Carbon tax scammer targets Port Stephens pensioners
14/07/2011	Fair Trading Minister announces $50,000 for MBA Newcastle - Local services receive nearly $430,000 annual funding
13/07/2011	Fair Trading Minister Anthony Roberts visits Central Coast and Hunter
12/07/2011	Consumer update on Tiger Airways Australia
12/07/2011	Minister promotes Fair Trading Building Expos
11/07/2011	First steps to strengthen residential parks
09/07/2011	Scammers looking for a tax return
07/07/2011	Byron Bay real estate agency under investigation: consumers encouraged to contact Fair Trading
07/07/2011	Fair Trading mobile website and app targets consumers on the go
05/07/2011	Roberts announces $47,500 funding for North Coast TAFE, $613,000 annual funding for Grafton and Coffs Harbour services
05/07/2011	Tiger Airways
04/07/2011	Minister Roberts visits the North Coast
04/07/2011	New Fair Trading Commissioner for NSW
01/07/2011	Fitness services draft regulation released for public comment
01/07/2011	Funeral funds draft regulation released for public comment
01/07/2011	Motor vehicle repairs draft regulation released for public comment
01/07/2011	Product safety recall: plush knitted hot water bottle

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30/06/2011	Far North Coast communities benefit from Fair Trading visit
30/06/2011	LG side-by-side refrigerator recall
23/06/2011	Fair Trading to visit Lightning Ridge and Walgett
21/06/2011	Product safety recall: Music Zone Mr Squirrel 8 Scale Happy Xylophone
18/06/2011	Fair Trading warning on electrical safety
17/06/2011	Tips for travellers affected by severe storms
16/06/2011	Warning to flood victims about solar panels
16/06/2011	Mid North Coast businesses benefit from Fair Trading checks
16/06/2011	Fair Trading visit to Southern Highlands hailed a success
14/06/2011	Consumer, Trader and Tenancy Tribunal new info service
12/06/2011	Merrylands man fined for odometer tampering
10/06/2011	Get suspicious and beware of classified scams
09/06/2011	Auburn builder fined for unlicensed building work
07/06/2011	NSW Fair Trading to trial an Australian first with CHOICE
06/06/2011	New solar panel installation checks commence today
05/06/2011	Unlicensed Sydney motor dealer fined
03/06/2011	NSW to lead national campaign against illegal itinerant trading
02/06/2011	Repeat offender pays for ignoring toy safety
02/06/2011	CTTT seeking feedback on tenancy dispute forms and information
01/06/2011	Fair Trading Minister to visit Lismore

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31/05/2011	Roberts to Robertson: Stop embarrassing yourself
31/05/2011	Eastern Suburbs real estate agents disqualified over trust monies
31/05/2011	Minister promotes No Interest Loans and financial counselling
29/05/2011	Minister presents Central Coast Aboriginal Art Awards
27/05/2011	Urgent product safety warning on magnets in toys
27/05/2011	Product safety recall: Sussan hot water bottles
27/05/2011	Major retailers tested on new Consumer Laws
27/05/2011	Fair Trading Commissioner role restored
26/05/2011	Woolworths and Big W fan heater recall
26/05/2011	Urgent consumer safety warning for New England - Beware the van scam
26/05/2011	NSW consumers protected from predatory lenders
25/05/2011	Sydney metro solar panels checks to commence June 6
22/05/2011	Statement by NSW Fair Trading Minister Anthony Roberts
22/05/2011	Minister orders statewide solar panel installation checks
22/05/2011	Warrants out for alleged unlicensed builder
20/05/2011	Fair Trading building consumer and trader knowledge at the Home Show
18/05/2011	Launch of 2011 Seniors guide
18/05/2011	Fair Trading in Southern Highlands next week
17/05/2011	Urgent warning on heater fire risks
17/05/2011	Minister challenges young consumers with Money Stuff
16/05/2011	Fair Trading Minister urges caution with online vouchers
13/05/2011	Minister to visit St George and Sutherland with local MPs
13/05/2011	Urgent warning from Minister as scammers head south
13/05/2011	Urgent warning on bank refund scam
12/05/2011	Leichhardt benchtop company fined
11/05/2011	Cold snap brings a winter safety warning
05/05/2011	Fair Trading to visit Port Macquarie
05/05/2011	Liverpool retailer fined for ignoring product safety
05/05/2011	Bondi Junction retailer fined for ignoring product safety
05/05/2011	Fair pricing rights for consumers under new National Consumer Law
05/05/2011	Eastwood retailer fined for ignoring product safety
02/05/2011	Investigators receive Minister’s tick of approval

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29/04/2011	Minister warns of computer scam as elderly Illawarra couple ripped off
29/04/2011	Minister warns of men in vans selling electrical goods in Dubbo
28/04/2011	Central coast unlicensed real estate agent convicted
21/04/2011	Two brands of power boards recalled
21/04/2011	Roberts congratulates New England builders
20/04/2011	Mascot retailer fined for ignoring product safety
20/04/2011	Blacktown retailer fined for ignoring product safety
20/04/2011	Fair Trading shopping tips for Mother’s Day (8 May)
19/04/2011	700,000 dollars in Fair Trading industry grants available
15/04/2011	Unlicensed car dealer fined for odometer tampering
15/04/2011	Roberts issues urgent scam warning for mid north coast
15/04/2011	Get it right with new consumer guarantees
14/04/2011	Showbag and sideshow alley safety
14/04/2011	Retailer fined for safety breaches
12/04/2011	Home building checks in Tamworth
08/04/2011	Things not to do these school holidays
07/04/2011	Fair Trading warning on Campbelltown bank refund scam
07/04/2011	Fair Trading warning on Albury bank refund scam
01/04/2011	Fair Trading to visit Condobolin and Lake Cargelligo
01/04/2011	Fair Trading to visit Fairfield
01/04/2011	Find out about new NSW residential tenancy laws - Armidale

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31/03/2011	Fair Trading urges young people to seek advice
29/03/2011	Find out about new NSW residential tenancy laws - Tweed Heads
23/03/2011	Cronulla real estate agent disqualified
21/03/2011	Seniors should stay scam smart
18/03/2011	Fair Trading warning on bank refund scam
16/03/2011	Fair Trading warning on itinerant roof painters
16/03/2011	Warning on online trading
15/03/2011	Social media to help consumers
14/03/2011	World consumer rights day puts the focus on fairness
09/03/2011	New national laws give a fair go to Indigenous consumers
09/03/2011	Warning on tutoring services
07/03/2011	Scammers are out in force
04/03/2011	Fair Trading warning on scam Nokia promotion
04/03/2011	White van scammers face the music
04/03/2011	Central Coast real estate agents' licences and certificates cancelled
04/03/2011	Find out about new NSW residential tenancy laws
03/03/2011	Recall of toy trays attached to baby walkers
03/03/2011	Former builder sentenced to 300 hours community service
03/03/2011	Fair Trading conveyancer checks
03/03/2011	National Fraud Week 7-13 March 2011: Protecting Indigenous communities from scammers
02/03/2011	Public warning on PetFood247 and Gary John McDuff

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23/02/2011	Call for caution when dealing with direct sellers
23/02/2011	Beware the telemarketing scam: Your computer has a virus
18/02/2011	Fairfield man guilty of trust account fraud
11/02/2011	Fair Trading to inspect Port Macquarie solar installations
10/02/2011	Top ten consumer complaints of 2010
09/02/2011	Ongoing investment in No Interest Loans
04/02/2011	Bitumen bandits back in town

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31/01/2011	New residential tenancy laws launched
28/01/2011	Public warning on unfair trading of water tanks
23/01/2011	Minister urges checks on BBQs before Australia Day
23/01/2011	Back to school shopping tips for parents
22/01/2011	Scammers out in force after floods
21/01/2011	Fair Trading warning on business name payment scam
19/01/2011	Tamworth building company in liquidation
19/01/2011	Warning on electrical appliances for flood victims
14/01/2011	Warning to flood victims about solar panels
12/01/2011	Tips for travellers affected by floods

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