Public warnings
This is a list of public warnings about unfair business practices and people who engage in such practices. The warnings are issued by the Fair Trading Minister or the Commissioner for Fair Trading when it is considered to be in the public interest. The warning may identify and give information about :
- goods that are unsatisfactory and the persons who supply those goods
- services supplied in an unsatisfactory manner and persons who supply those services
- unfair business practices and persons who engage in those practices
- any other matters that adversely affect or may adversely affect the interests of persons in connection with the acquisition by them of goods or services from suppliers.
These warnings are issued with regard to circumstances of the case, the stage of the investigation and the parties involved in the matter, and in compliance with privacy law.
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Date |
Name |
Warning |
| 27 Jan 2012 | Stefan Mayer, Scullery & Holz Interiors Pty Ltd and Bespoke Installations Pty Ltd trading as Scullery and Holz | Public Warning* not to deal with
Scullery & Holz, including Scullery and Holz Interiors Pty Ltd, Bespoke Interiors Pty Ltd trading as Scullery & Holz and the companies' sole director, Mr Stefan Mayer for unlicensed building work and not providing home warranty insurance. Media Release: Public warning on Scullery & Holz * under Section 86A of the Fair Trading Act 1987 |
| 23 Dec 2011 |
Solar & Bamboo Direct Coffs Harbour Pty Ltd Solar & Bamboo Direct Tamworth Pty Ltd and Solar Installations NSW Pty Ltd |
Public Warning* to exercise caution if using the hot water tanks sold and supplied by these companies as they may be faulty and hazardous. Click the link below or contact NSW Fair Trading for more information. Media Release: Public warning on hot water tank installations. * under Section 86A of the Fair Trading Act 1987 |
| 14 Nov 2011 |
Exposit Events Pty Ltd trading as Splashed Outdoor Living Expo
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Public Warning* not to deal with businesses owned or run by Martin Lomm, the director of Exposit Events Pty Ltd for promoting, and accepting monies for, a trade expo at a venue that had no booking for the event. Media release: Public warning on Splashed Outdoor Living Expo * under Section 223 of the Australian Consumer Law |
| 26 Sep 2011 | Ticketfinders.com.au |
Public warning* not to deal with businesses owned or run by Thomas Gilmartin, the Director of Sydney based companies, Sion Events Pty Ltd, trading as Ticketfinders.com.au and TPTG Holdings Pty Ltd for selling unauthorised tickets for major concerts and events. Media release: Public warning on Ticketfinders *under section 223 of the Australian Consumer Law |
| 2 Mar 2011 |
PetFood247
Gary John McDuff |
Public warning* not to deal with online pet supplies business, PetFood247 and its proprietor, Gary John McDuff for late or non-delivery of goods and the failure to respond to enquiries. Media release: Public warning on Petfood247 and Gary John McDuff *under Section 86A of the Fair Trading Act 1987 |
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28 Jan 2011 |
Columbus Sales Group Pty Ltd
Christopher Bruce Smith of Columbus Sales Group Pty Ltd |
Public warning* not to deal with Sales Group Pty Ltd, Aqua Conscious Pty Ltd and Christopher Bruce Smith of Columbus Sales Group Pty Ltd for non-supply of water tanks. Media release: Public warning on unfair trading of water tanks *under Section 86A of the Fair Trading Act 1987 |
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