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 More than 300 showbags checked ahead of Melbourne Royal Show News alerts 11 September 2026 Visitors to the 2026 Melbourne Royal Show can enjoy showbags with confidence after Consumer Affairs Victoria completed its annual showbag safety inspections ahead of the show. YSF Motor Group under investigation News alerts Public warnings 10 September 2026 Victorians warned about buying a car from unlicensed trader YSF Motor Group. More advice, support and advocacy for Victorian renters News alerts 31 August 2026 Victorian renters will soon have access to more support services with the extension of Consumer Affairs Victoria’s Renting Taskforce and announcement of providers under the new Victorian Renter Rights Program. Tradie who failed to deliver convicted and fined Court actions News alerts 26 August 2026 A Ballan tradie who took thousands for uncompleted building work has been ordered to repay his customers. Don't buy a regret: New campaign helps Victorians make smarter used car purchases News alerts 20 August 2026 Learn what to look for when buying a used car, understand your consumer rights and avoid turning a purchase into a regret. Supreme Court bid to close Panda Mart stores News alerts 7 August 2026 Discount retailer Panda Mart may be forced to close its Cranbourne and Preston stores under an injunction sought by Consumer Affairs Victoria (CAV), following repeated concerns about unsafe products, including toys. New framework to guide compliance action News alerts 6 August 2026 Consumer Affairs Victoria has updated its Regulatory Approach and Compliance Policy. The policy explains how we make compliance and enforcement decisions under the laws we administer. From Bendigo to Wangaratta: Renting Taskforce inspects rental properties across the state News alerts 31 July 2026 Rental properties in regional and metropolitan Victoria were inspected by the Renting Taskforce this week. Rent tech platform removes unlawful questions after taskforce intervention News alerts 25 July 2026 A widely used renting application platform has removed unlawful personal questions after Consumer Affairs Victoria identified it could lead to rental providers and agents breaking the law. Melbourne’s inner north targeted in winter auction compliance checks News alerts 24 July 2026 Consumer Affairs Victoria’s Underquoting Taskforce attended auctions across Melbourne’s inner north last weekend. Go to: 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 Page 1 of 46 Next
More than 300 showbags checked ahead of Melbourne Royal Show News alerts 11 September 2026 Visitors to the 2026 Melbourne Royal Show can enjoy showbags with confidence after Consumer Affairs Victoria completed its annual showbag safety inspections ahead of the show.
YSF Motor Group under investigation News alerts Public warnings 10 September 2026 Victorians warned about buying a car from unlicensed trader YSF Motor Group.
More advice, support and advocacy for Victorian renters News alerts 31 August 2026 Victorian renters will soon have access to more support services with the extension of Consumer Affairs Victoria’s Renting Taskforce and announcement of providers under the new Victorian Renter Rights Program.
Tradie who failed to deliver convicted and fined Court actions News alerts 26 August 2026 A Ballan tradie who took thousands for uncompleted building work has been ordered to repay his customers.
Don't buy a regret: New campaign helps Victorians make smarter used car purchases News alerts 20 August 2026 Learn what to look for when buying a used car, understand your consumer rights and avoid turning a purchase into a regret.
Supreme Court bid to close Panda Mart stores News alerts 7 August 2026 Discount retailer Panda Mart may be forced to close its Cranbourne and Preston stores under an injunction sought by Consumer Affairs Victoria (CAV), following repeated concerns about unsafe products, including toys.
New framework to guide compliance action News alerts 6 August 2026 Consumer Affairs Victoria has updated its Regulatory Approach and Compliance Policy. The policy explains how we make compliance and enforcement decisions under the laws we administer.
From Bendigo to Wangaratta: Renting Taskforce inspects rental properties across the state News alerts 31 July 2026 Rental properties in regional and metropolitan Victoria were inspected by the Renting Taskforce this week.
Rent tech platform removes unlawful questions after taskforce intervention News alerts 25 July 2026 A widely used renting application platform has removed unlawful personal questions after Consumer Affairs Victoria identified it could lead to rental providers and agents breaking the law.
Melbourne’s inner north targeted in winter auction compliance checks News alerts 24 July 2026 Consumer Affairs Victoria’s Underquoting Taskforce attended auctions across Melbourne’s inner north last weekend.