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 Estate Agent (Education) Regulations 2020 - News alert News alerts 21 October 2020 New regulations setting out education requirements for estate agents and agents’ representatives in Victoria come into force from 21 October 2020. Victorian eviction moratorium extended - News alert News alerts 4 September 2020 The Victorian Government intends to extend the eviction moratorium. Engineers have their say on registration scheme implementation - News alert News alerts 3 September 2020 Public consultation on the implementation of the Professional Engineers Registration Act 2019 is now open until 7 October 2020. New estate agents trust account audit report form - News alert News alerts 1 July 2020 From 1 July, there are new requirements for real estate agents in Victoria when providing trust account audits to Consumer Affairs Victoria. Hot safety tips for cold weather - News alert News alerts 1 June 2020 As the temperature drops here in Victoria, it is important to check the safety of products designed to keep us warm - like heaters, electric blankets, hot water bottles and heat packs - before you use them. Know your rights as Victoria adapts to coronavirus (COVID-19) - News alert News alerts 26 March 2020 In response to increased enquiries, Consumer Affairs Victoria has compiled information about how the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic affects areas we regulate. New laws clarify rules on pets in rental properties - News alert News alerts 2 March 2020 From 2 March 2020, Victorian renters will be able to keep a pet in their rental property provided they have obtained written consent from their rental provider. Is the romance real? - News alert News alerts 14 February 2020 In 2019, Australians reported to Scamwatch losses of more than $28 million due to romance scams. Consumer protection agencies across Australia are warning people to never send money to someone they have not met in person, and to be aware of some of the hallmarks of a romance scam. myCAV now available for fundraisers - News alert News alerts 24 October 2019 All fundraisers must now use myCAV to maintain their registration details. New gift card laws a win for consumers - News alert News alerts 15 October 2019 Australians lose an estimated $70 million each year by not redeeming their gift cards. To help prevent this, new national gift card laws will come into effect on 1 November 2019. Go to: 1 2 Page 1 of 2 Next
Estate Agent (Education) Regulations 2020 - News alert News alerts 21 October 2020 New regulations setting out education requirements for estate agents and agents’ representatives in Victoria come into force from 21 October 2020.
Victorian eviction moratorium extended - News alert News alerts 4 September 2020 The Victorian Government intends to extend the eviction moratorium.
Engineers have their say on registration scheme implementation - News alert News alerts 3 September 2020 Public consultation on the implementation of the Professional Engineers Registration Act 2019 is now open until 7 October 2020.
New estate agents trust account audit report form - News alert News alerts 1 July 2020 From 1 July, there are new requirements for real estate agents in Victoria when providing trust account audits to Consumer Affairs Victoria.
Hot safety tips for cold weather - News alert News alerts 1 June 2020 As the temperature drops here in Victoria, it is important to check the safety of products designed to keep us warm - like heaters, electric blankets, hot water bottles and heat packs - before you use them.
Know your rights as Victoria adapts to coronavirus (COVID-19) - News alert News alerts 26 March 2020 In response to increased enquiries, Consumer Affairs Victoria has compiled information about how the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic affects areas we regulate.
New laws clarify rules on pets in rental properties - News alert News alerts 2 March 2020 From 2 March 2020, Victorian renters will be able to keep a pet in their rental property provided they have obtained written consent from their rental provider.
Is the romance real? - News alert News alerts 14 February 2020 In 2019, Australians reported to Scamwatch losses of more than $28 million due to romance scams. Consumer protection agencies across Australia are warning people to never send money to someone they have not met in person, and to be aware of some of the hallmarks of a romance scam.
myCAV now available for fundraisers - News alert News alerts 24 October 2019 All fundraisers must now use myCAV to maintain their registration details.
New gift card laws a win for consumers - News alert News alerts 15 October 2019 Australians lose an estimated $70 million each year by not redeeming their gift cards. To help prevent this, new national gift card laws will come into effect on 1 November 2019.