Latest news Skip listen and sharing tools Listen Filter by category All News alerts Court actions Enforceable undertakings Legislation updates Public warnings Media releases Protection and action among highlights of Consumer Affairs Victoria's annual report Media releases 19 October 2017 Action on underquoting, increased services for vulnerable Victorians and a new building dispute resolution service are among the success stories highlighted in the latest Consumer Affairs Victoria (CAV) annual report. New reforms designed to make renting fairer - News alert News alerts 8 October 2017 The Victorian Government has announced an initial set of reforms that take account of the changing nature of renting, focused particularly on giving tenants a sense of security and support. Changes to the Sex Work Regulations 2016 - Legislation update Legislation updates News alerts 2 October 2017 The Sex Work Regulations 2016 have been amended to remove requirements that duplicate the safety requirements in the Occupational Health and Safety Act 2004 (OHS Act). Ticket tips to help consumers avoid being left out of pocket - Media release Media releases 2 October 2017 Consumer Affairs Victoria has launched a national education campaign, providing simple tips for consumers to avoid being left out-of-pocket by major changes in festivals and events. Annabelle (Belle) Gibson and Inkerman Road Nominees Pty Ltd - Court action Court actions 28 September 2017 Annabelle Natalie Gibson (also known as Belle Gibson) has been ordered to pay $410,000 after a penalty hearing at the Federal Court of Australia. Wens Bros Trading Pty Ltd and Wen Hui Xu - Commencement of action Court actions 28 September 2017 The Director of Consumer Affairs Victoria has commenced civil action against Wens Bros Trading Pty Ltd and its sole director, for alleged contraventions of the product safety provisions of Victorian and national consumer laws. Century 21 Australia Pty Ltd - Court outcome Court actions 18 September 2017 Century 21 Australia Pty Ltd has been ordered to pay more than $109,000 in compensation, plus more than $28,000 in interest, after the misappropriation of trust account funds by an estate agent with which it was in a franchise agreement. Consumers urged to avoid unlicensed estate agent - Media release Media releases 31 August 2017 Consumer Affairs Victoria is urging consumers to avoid engaging Craig Alan McIntosh for real estate services. Real estate services supplied by Craig Alan McIntosh - Public warning Public warnings 31 August 2017 The Director of Consumer Affairs Victoria has issued a public warning regarding the conduct of Craig Alan McIntosh in the supply of real estate services. Keeping consumers safe at this year's Royal Melbourne Show - News alert News alerts 30 August 2017 Consumer Affairs Victoria staff have inspected more than 350 showbags and examined more than 3,400 items they contain in preparation for the Royal Melbourne Show commencing on 23 September. Go to:Page 1Page 2Page 3Page 4Page 5Page 6Page 7Page 8Page 9Page 10Page 1 of 40Next
Protection and action among highlights of Consumer Affairs Victoria's annual report Media releases 19 October 2017 Action on underquoting, increased services for vulnerable Victorians and a new building dispute resolution service are among the success stories highlighted in the latest Consumer Affairs Victoria (CAV) annual report.
New reforms designed to make renting fairer - News alert News alerts 8 October 2017 The Victorian Government has announced an initial set of reforms that take account of the changing nature of renting, focused particularly on giving tenants a sense of security and support.
Changes to the Sex Work Regulations 2016 - Legislation update Legislation updates News alerts 2 October 2017 The Sex Work Regulations 2016 have been amended to remove requirements that duplicate the safety requirements in the Occupational Health and Safety Act 2004 (OHS Act).
Ticket tips to help consumers avoid being left out of pocket - Media release Media releases 2 October 2017 Consumer Affairs Victoria has launched a national education campaign, providing simple tips for consumers to avoid being left out-of-pocket by major changes in festivals and events.
Annabelle (Belle) Gibson and Inkerman Road Nominees Pty Ltd - Court action Court actions 28 September 2017 Annabelle Natalie Gibson (also known as Belle Gibson) has been ordered to pay $410,000 after a penalty hearing at the Federal Court of Australia.
Wens Bros Trading Pty Ltd and Wen Hui Xu - Commencement of action Court actions 28 September 2017 The Director of Consumer Affairs Victoria has commenced civil action against Wens Bros Trading Pty Ltd and its sole director, for alleged contraventions of the product safety provisions of Victorian and national consumer laws.
Century 21 Australia Pty Ltd - Court outcome Court actions 18 September 2017 Century 21 Australia Pty Ltd has been ordered to pay more than $109,000 in compensation, plus more than $28,000 in interest, after the misappropriation of trust account funds by an estate agent with which it was in a franchise agreement.
Consumers urged to avoid unlicensed estate agent - Media release Media releases 31 August 2017 Consumer Affairs Victoria is urging consumers to avoid engaging Craig Alan McIntosh for real estate services.
Real estate services supplied by Craig Alan McIntosh - Public warning Public warnings 31 August 2017 The Director of Consumer Affairs Victoria has issued a public warning regarding the conduct of Craig Alan McIntosh in the supply of real estate services.
Keeping consumers safe at this year's Royal Melbourne Show - News alert News alerts 30 August 2017 Consumer Affairs Victoria staff have inspected more than 350 showbags and examined more than 3,400 items they contain in preparation for the Royal Melbourne Show commencing on 23 September.