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Abdellatif Cheairi Bouiaji - Court outcome

Court actions 3 January 2019

A Shepparton man has been convicted and fined $30,000 after pleading guilty to unlicensed motor car trading, in breach of the Motor Car Traders Act 1986.
- Motor car traders
- Motor cars
Domain Register Pty Ltd - Court outcome

Court actions 27 December 2018

A company that engaged in misleading and deceptive conduct by sending out certain types of unsolicited notices for domain name registrations has been ordered to offer a $249 refund each to more than 9,800 customers.
Melbourne South Eastern Real Estate Pty Ltd - Court outcome

Court actions 30 November 2018

A company that operates three Barry Plant estate agent offices in Melbourne will pay $720,000, after the Federal Court of Australia found it engaged in misleading or deceptive conduct and making false representations about property sales.
Wapshott Motors Pty Ltd - Court outcome

Court actions 27 November 2018

A Surrey Hills car dealership and its director have been disqualified from holding a licence for four years, after a hearing found that they breached various provisions of Victorian motor car trading laws.
- Motor cars
- Small business
Meganita Marannu - Court outcome

Court actions 13 November 2018

A Preston woman has been jailed for one year, and must complete a three-year community corrections order following her release, after admitting she stole or misused almost $130,000 of clients’ money whilst operating as a conveyancer.
- Conveyancers
- Small business
Cain Robert Padman (trading as Priority Fencing and Constructions) - Court outcome

Court actions 11 September 2018

Cain Robert Padman, 35, (trading as Priority Fencing Projects and Constructions), has been convicted, fined $3,000 and ordered to refund two customers $1,674 in total; Mr Padman pleaded guilty at Frankston Magistrates’ Court to breaching Victorian domestic building contract and consumer laws
Melbourne Luxury Car Hire Pty Ltd - Public warning

Public warnings 11 September 2018

The Director of Consumer Affairs Victoria has issued a public warning to consumers regarding the alleged conduct of Melbourne Luxury Car Hire Pty Ltd.
Origo & Co Pty Ltd - Court outcome

Court actions 20 August 2018

The operator of seven Daiso stores (six in Victoria and one in New South Wales) has been penalised $ 355,000 after admitting that it sold or offered for sale items that did not meet the relevant safety or information standards under the Australian Consumer Law (Victoria).
Stephen George Snowden - Commencement of action

Court actions 6 August 2018

Consumer Affairs Victoria has commenced criminal proceedings against Stephen George Snowden, 51, of Ferntree Gully.
Trends in owners corporations enquiries - Industry update

Industry updates 3 July 2018

Update for owner corporations managers on recent trends and issues in the sector.

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