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 Shredding is protecting - News alert News alerts 11 June 2019 Residents of Footscray and nearby suburbs are being encouraged to reduce their risk of falling victim to identity scams, by taking part in ShredFest. Truc Thanh Le Nguyen (aka Judy Nguyen) - Court outcome Court actions 11 June 2019 A former Glen Waverley estate agent has been jailed for 20 months after pleading guilty to 11 charges of misusing more than $800,000 of her clients’ money, in breach of the Estate Agents Act 1980. Sale of Land Amendment Act 2019 - Legislation update Legislation updates 5 June 2019 The Victorian Government has passed new laws that will remove the ability of developers to use sunset clauses to intentionally delay building projects and exploit buyers. Don't get reeled in by phishing scams - Media release Media releases 24 May 2019 Victorians are being warned to be alert for phishing scams following a 20 per cent jump in reported losses last year compared with 2017. Elderly Citizens Help Organisation Inc, Michael Nazzari and John O'Hanlon - Commencement of action Court actions 22 May 2019 Consumer Affairs Victoria has started legal action against Elderly Citizens Help Organisation (ECHO) Inc, Michael Nazzari and John O’Hanlon, for alleged breaches of Victorian fundraising laws. Changes to the Fundraising Regulations 2019 - Legislation update Legislation updates 22 May 2019 There have been changes to the Fundraising Regulations 2019 which will be effective on 1 July. Taleb Youseff - Commencement of action Court actions 15 May 2019 Consumer Affairs Victoria has started criminal action against Taleb Youseff, 51, of Thomastown, for alleged breaches of the Motor Car Traders Act 1986. Marjan Hayvari - Court outcome Court actions 7 May 2019 A Glenroy woman has been convicted and fined $26,175, and ordered to pay costs of $6069.13, following an appeal at the County Court of Victoria. Beware hacking scam targeting business email accounts - News alert News alerts 6 May 2019 Consumer Affairs Victoria continues to receive reports of the 'business email compromise' scam, targeting the email accounts of businesses including estate agencies, conveyancers and builders. Build Aware inspections taking place in Ballarat - News alert News alerts 3 May 2019 Joint teams from government agencies will be inspecting residential, industrial and commercial building sites in Ballarat from 6 to 10 May, as part of the Build Aware program. Go to:Page 1Page 2Page 3Page 4Page 5Page 6Page 7Page 8Page 9Page 10Page 1 of 41Next
Shredding is protecting - News alert News alerts 11 June 2019 Residents of Footscray and nearby suburbs are being encouraged to reduce their risk of falling victim to identity scams, by taking part in ShredFest.
Truc Thanh Le Nguyen (aka Judy Nguyen) - Court outcome Court actions 11 June 2019 A former Glen Waverley estate agent has been jailed for 20 months after pleading guilty to 11 charges of misusing more than $800,000 of her clients’ money, in breach of the Estate Agents Act 1980.
Sale of Land Amendment Act 2019 - Legislation update Legislation updates 5 June 2019 The Victorian Government has passed new laws that will remove the ability of developers to use sunset clauses to intentionally delay building projects and exploit buyers.
Don't get reeled in by phishing scams - Media release Media releases 24 May 2019 Victorians are being warned to be alert for phishing scams following a 20 per cent jump in reported losses last year compared with 2017.
Elderly Citizens Help Organisation Inc, Michael Nazzari and John O'Hanlon - Commencement of action Court actions 22 May 2019 Consumer Affairs Victoria has started legal action against Elderly Citizens Help Organisation (ECHO) Inc, Michael Nazzari and John O’Hanlon, for alleged breaches of Victorian fundraising laws.
Changes to the Fundraising Regulations 2019 - Legislation update Legislation updates 22 May 2019 There have been changes to the Fundraising Regulations 2019 which will be effective on 1 July.
Taleb Youseff - Commencement of action Court actions 15 May 2019 Consumer Affairs Victoria has started criminal action against Taleb Youseff, 51, of Thomastown, for alleged breaches of the Motor Car Traders Act 1986.
Marjan Hayvari - Court outcome Court actions 7 May 2019 A Glenroy woman has been convicted and fined $26,175, and ordered to pay costs of $6069.13, following an appeal at the County Court of Victoria.
Beware hacking scam targeting business email accounts - News alert News alerts 6 May 2019 Consumer Affairs Victoria continues to receive reports of the 'business email compromise' scam, targeting the email accounts of businesses including estate agencies, conveyancers and builders.
Build Aware inspections taking place in Ballarat - News alert News alerts 3 May 2019 Joint teams from government agencies will be inspecting residential, industrial and commercial building sites in Ballarat from 6 to 10 May, as part of the Build Aware program.