Rosie Batty supports WA tenancy law changes
Rosie Batty has given her support to planned changes to WA tenancy laws to assist renters affected by family and domestic violence (FDV). The former...
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Tribute to Karen Merrin, a true community champion
Consumer Protection today paid tribute to Karen Merrin, a tireless champion of the community services sector, who has lost her battle with cancer. Karen, a...
Avoid Perth petrol price rise
The average price of unleaded petrol is set to increase by over 20 cents per litre (cpl) to 148.3 cpl tomorrow, so FuelWatch is encouraging Perth drivers to...
New look and a busy year for WA’s consumer protection agency
Consumer Protection has launched their new logo on World Consumer Rights Day with a busy year ahead planned for their work protecting consumers in WA. The...
Couple to pay $47,700 in consumer compensation, fines and...
A Wanneroo couple involved in a landscaping business has been fined $12,000 by the Perth Magistrates Court on 8 March 2019 and ordered to pay a total of $32...
Reminder: Audits due end of March - Real estate industry...
5 March 2019 Reminder - 2018 audit report deadline approaching! All agents who hold a current triennial certificate and have held or received monies in trust...
Family in mourning, community leaders and the ABC win awards
A family in mourning over the death of a child from toppling furniture has won a Consumer Protection Award, along with a consumer advocate, a community...
Perth metro retail trading hours extended for Labour Day...
The State Government has approved an additional four hours of trading for general retail shops in the Perth metropolitan area on both the Labour Day and...
Perth people fall for fake Italian leather jacket scam
Four Perth consumers have fallen victim to an Italian man selling jackets from a white SUV, claiming they are made from genuine Italian leather. Reports have...
Tenancy law changes inspire Aboriginal artist
A prominent Aboriginal artist has produced a painting to signify positive changes to WA tenancy laws, which will allow renters who’re experiencing family...
Parliament passes new tenancy laws to support FDV victims
The McGowan Government's new tenancy laws to better protect tenants experiencing family and domestic violence have passed through State Parliament. The...
Tradie to pay over $14,000 for taking money but failing...
A Perth gutter repair and roofing business and its sole director have been ordered to pay a total of $14,400 in fines, compensation and costs at Perth...
