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 New renting laws pass through Parliament - Legislation update Legislation updates News alerts 7 September 2018 The Victorian Parliament has passed the Residential Tenancies Amendment Bill, which features more than 130 reforms designed to increase protections for renters, while ensuring those who provide rental housing have the tools they need to effectively manage their properties. Build Aware program heads to Shepparton - News alert News alerts 5 September 2018 Joint teams from government agencies will be inspecting residential, industrial and commercial building sites across the Shepparton area from 10 to 14 September, as part of the Build Aware campaign. Showbag scrutiny key to consumer safety - News alert News alerts 3 September 2018 By the time this year’s Royal Melbourne Show starts on 22 September, Consumer Affairs Victoria inspectors will have examined 400 showbags containing more than 2,600 items including toys, sunglasses, cosmetics and novelty goods. Building or renovating? Learn more at the Melbourne Home Show - News alert News alerts 17 August 2018 Consumer Affairs Victoria are at the Melbourne Home Show this year alongside several other agencies at the Victorian Government stand. New laws to reform the rental market - News alert News alerts 13 August 2018 More than 130 reforms designed to make the rental market fairer to both landlords and tenants have been introduced into the Victorian Parliament. New reporting exemption for registered charities - News alert News alerts 2 July 2018 The annual reporting requirements for many Victorian incorporated associations have changed. Legal amendments to ensure estate agents are paid fairly for past work - News alert News alerts 9 June 2018 The Victorian Government has announced amendments to ensure estate agents who have followed their regulatory responsibilities in good faith and have legitimately performed work, are paid for that work. Cash for scrap ban comes into effect - News alert News alerts 30 May 2018 New laws banning cash for scrap metal, designed to curb organised crime, come into effect on 30 May. Build Aware: Melbourne's northern suburbs the target of work site inspections - News alert News alerts 28 May 2018 Five Victorian building regulators are taking part in a joint inspection program across building, construction and demolition sites in the cities of Moreland, Hume, Whittlesea and Darebin, to check whether operators are complying with the law. Helping older Victorians become scam savvy - News alert News alerts 1 May 2018 A new campaign from Consumer Affairs Victoria, in partnership with Crime Stoppers Victoria, is giving tips and advice to older Victorians, to help them avoid falling for scams. Go to:Page 1Page 2Page 3Page 1 of 3Next
New renting laws pass through Parliament - Legislation update Legislation updates News alerts 7 September 2018 The Victorian Parliament has passed the Residential Tenancies Amendment Bill, which features more than 130 reforms designed to increase protections for renters, while ensuring those who provide rental housing have the tools they need to effectively manage their properties.
Build Aware program heads to Shepparton - News alert News alerts 5 September 2018 Joint teams from government agencies will be inspecting residential, industrial and commercial building sites across the Shepparton area from 10 to 14 September, as part of the Build Aware campaign.
Showbag scrutiny key to consumer safety - News alert News alerts 3 September 2018 By the time this year’s Royal Melbourne Show starts on 22 September, Consumer Affairs Victoria inspectors will have examined 400 showbags containing more than 2,600 items including toys, sunglasses, cosmetics and novelty goods.
Building or renovating? Learn more at the Melbourne Home Show - News alert News alerts 17 August 2018 Consumer Affairs Victoria are at the Melbourne Home Show this year alongside several other agencies at the Victorian Government stand.
New laws to reform the rental market - News alert News alerts 13 August 2018 More than 130 reforms designed to make the rental market fairer to both landlords and tenants have been introduced into the Victorian Parliament.
New reporting exemption for registered charities - News alert News alerts 2 July 2018 The annual reporting requirements for many Victorian incorporated associations have changed.
Legal amendments to ensure estate agents are paid fairly for past work - News alert News alerts 9 June 2018 The Victorian Government has announced amendments to ensure estate agents who have followed their regulatory responsibilities in good faith and have legitimately performed work, are paid for that work.
Cash for scrap ban comes into effect - News alert News alerts 30 May 2018 New laws banning cash for scrap metal, designed to curb organised crime, come into effect on 30 May.
Build Aware: Melbourne's northern suburbs the target of work site inspections - News alert News alerts 28 May 2018 Five Victorian building regulators are taking part in a joint inspection program across building, construction and demolition sites in the cities of Moreland, Hume, Whittlesea and Darebin, to check whether operators are complying with the law.
Helping older Victorians become scam savvy - News alert News alerts 1 May 2018 A new campaign from Consumer Affairs Victoria, in partnership with Crime Stoppers Victoria, is giving tips and advice to older Victorians, to help them avoid falling for scams.