Commerce Minister media statement – Outcome reached for...
Media statement from Commerce Minister Sue Ellery Outcome reached on industry response between the pipe manufacturer and builders Decision provides way...
Consumer Protection
Announcements & Publications
Commissioner's Blog: Happy Father’s Day - Give the gift...
In 2021, Grandfather Maurice Wayne Matthews died of mechanical asphyxia from being crushed under a car. He had decided to work on his car that morning but...
Huge losses spark romance scams warning
Scams Awareness Week alert as $1.4 million stolen from two Western Australians Romance scam victims both coached on how to dodge banks' questions Video calls...
Alert to Perth motorists - fill up now to beat the petrol...
Motorists in Perth and Mandurah are advised to fill up now if they need to, with petrol prices set to rise tomorrow. After today motorists will likely have...
Commissioner's Blog: Stretch your dollar at the checkout...
Unless you’re completely self-sufficient, then grocery shopping is an essential part of your life. Cost of living pressures mean consumers are spending...
Real estate agency, licensee fined for late bond lodgements
Cannington real estate agency and licensee fined total of $10,000 Fourteen tenancy bonds lodged up to 81 days past deadline Action will continue to be taken...
Scam spotting - the types of scams and how to protect...
Scams can be clever and tricky, but there are steps you can take to protect yourself: Practise the pause: When you get a message by phone, SMS, or email,...
Alert to Perth motorists - fill up now to beat the petrol...
Motorists in Perth and Mandurah are advised to fill up now if they need to, with petrol prices set to rise tomorrow. After today motorists will likely have...
Commissioner's Blog: Tenant termination - Breaking your...
Ending a tenancy agreement early, or ‘breaking lease’ can be stressful, but renters should find it easier in the current tight rental market given it...
Proactive compliance visits - Land valuers
Consumer Protection staff organise regular proactive compliance visits to licensed or registered people throughout the state. The visits aim to ensure the...
Ban and fine for property manager stealing tenants' money...
2 June 2017 A property manager who stole tenants’ money has been banned for nine months, fined $3,000 and reprimanded by the State Administrative Tribunal ...
Declaration of no receipt trust funds - motor vehicle dealer
Who needs to complete this form? Motor vehicle dealers who did not receive any trust funds for the audit period may be required to lodge this declaration...
