Latest news Skip listen and sharing tools Listen Filter by category All News alerts Industry updates Legislation updates Media releases Public warnings Enforceable undertakings Court actions Portable rental bonds are now here Media releases News alerts 1 July 2026 The Victorian Government’s Portable Rental Bond Scheme starts today, making it easier and more affordable for the around one million Victorians who rent to move home. South Yarra estate agent to face VCAT Court actions News alerts 29 June 2026 Consumer Affairs Victoria is taking legal action against a South Yarra estate agent over trust account audits New protections for homeowners set to build News alerts 23 June 2026 New homeowner protections start on 1 July 2026 for domestic building contracts signed from that date on. Essendon agent convicted for mishandling client money Court actions News alerts 17 June 2026 Former real estate agent Daniela Vella has been convicted and sentenced to an 18-month community corrections order after illegally transferring rental payments. Importer charged after toys seized Court actions News alerts 11 June 2026 Importing business YJC Imports P/L and its director are facing legal action after allegedly possessing unsafe toys posing a serious risk to children. Estate agent Mark Reuben sentenced for unlicensed trading Court actions News alerts 3 June 2026 Estate agent Mark Reuben has been fined after pleading guilty to trading without a licence and mishandling more than $300,000 of client funds. Rooming house operator charged with unlicensed trading News alerts 1 June 2026 Newtown man Yang (Steven) Yu will face court for allegedly operating 2 rooming houses without a licence. Estate agent's representative exits industry for 6 months Court actions News alerts 28 May 2026 Estate agent's representative Akashdeep Singh Purba allegedly pressured home owners into signing contracts. Funda-rentals is back: New rules, explained News alerts 20 May 2026 The Funda-rentals campaign is back to raise awareness about new rental protections and responsibilities. Company to pay over $1 million for rental breaches Enforceable undertakings News alerts 18 May 2026 Ingenia Gardens will pay over $1 million after failing to provide safe and functional kitchen facilities in rental units. Go to: 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 Page 1 of 44 Next
Portable rental bonds are now here Media releases News alerts 1 July 2026 The Victorian Government’s Portable Rental Bond Scheme starts today, making it easier and more affordable for the around one million Victorians who rent to move home.
South Yarra estate agent to face VCAT Court actions News alerts 29 June 2026 Consumer Affairs Victoria is taking legal action against a South Yarra estate agent over trust account audits
New protections for homeowners set to build News alerts 23 June 2026 New homeowner protections start on 1 July 2026 for domestic building contracts signed from that date on.
Essendon agent convicted for mishandling client money Court actions News alerts 17 June 2026 Former real estate agent Daniela Vella has been convicted and sentenced to an 18-month community corrections order after illegally transferring rental payments.
Importer charged after toys seized Court actions News alerts 11 June 2026 Importing business YJC Imports P/L and its director are facing legal action after allegedly possessing unsafe toys posing a serious risk to children.
Estate agent Mark Reuben sentenced for unlicensed trading Court actions News alerts 3 June 2026 Estate agent Mark Reuben has been fined after pleading guilty to trading without a licence and mishandling more than $300,000 of client funds.
Rooming house operator charged with unlicensed trading News alerts 1 June 2026 Newtown man Yang (Steven) Yu will face court for allegedly operating 2 rooming houses without a licence.
Estate agent's representative exits industry for 6 months Court actions News alerts 28 May 2026 Estate agent's representative Akashdeep Singh Purba allegedly pressured home owners into signing contracts.
Funda-rentals is back: New rules, explained News alerts 20 May 2026 The Funda-rentals campaign is back to raise awareness about new rental protections and responsibilities.
Company to pay over $1 million for rental breaches Enforceable undertakings News alerts 18 May 2026 Ingenia Gardens will pay over $1 million after failing to provide safe and functional kitchen facilities in rental units.