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 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. Businesses to display all charges up front - News alert News alerts 15 October 2019 From 26 October 2019, businesses must include all charges in the advertised price of goods and services payable by a consumer. This includes charges for pre-selected options. 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. Showbags get the safety tick of approval - News alert News alerts 23 August 2019 Consumer Affairs Victoria inspectors have checked more than 2,800 items from more than 360 showbags to ensure they meet safety and consumer standards, before they go on sale at this year’s Royal Melbourne Show. Specialist disability accommodation and the Residential Tenancies Act - Legislation update Legislation updates News alerts 2 July 2019 From 1 July 2019, specialist disability accommodation (SDA) comes under the Residential Tenancies Act 1997 (the Act). Go to: 1 2 Page 1 of 2 Next
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.
Businesses to display all charges up front - News alert News alerts 15 October 2019 From 26 October 2019, businesses must include all charges in the advertised price of goods and services payable by a consumer. This includes charges for pre-selected options.
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.
Showbags get the safety tick of approval - News alert News alerts 23 August 2019 Consumer Affairs Victoria inspectors have checked more than 2,800 items from more than 360 showbags to ensure they meet safety and consumer standards, before they go on sale at this year’s Royal Melbourne Show.
Specialist disability accommodation and the Residential Tenancies Act - Legislation update Legislation updates News alerts 2 July 2019 From 1 July 2019, specialist disability accommodation (SDA) comes under the Residential Tenancies Act 1997 (the Act).