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Price reductions

To claim that prices are reduced from the “manufacturer's recommended retail price list” is misleading and deceptive unless the prices are those at which goods are normally sold within that industry. If the recommended retail price is not widely accepted in the trade, the comparison may be...
Advertising and promotion
27 Feb 2014

'Dollars off' savings

A price reduction for a product shown as "$X off" or "Save over $X", implies that the saving is off the "normal selling price" or the recommended retail price (RRP) on the basis that the "normal selling price" or RRP can be regarded as the usual price for that product. If you are challenged about...
Advertising and promotion
27 Feb 2014

'Special' price

Price is a major factor in most consumer purchasing decisions. Advertisements referring to price should clearly indicate the price at which people responding to an advertisement can buy the advertised goods. It is illegal to advertise special prices and imply substantial savings when, in fact, the...
Advertising and promotion
27 Feb 2014

Percentage discounting campaigns

Advertising campaigns that state "Up to 50% off" are likely to cause consumers to believe a number of items are discounted by 50 per cent and that all other items within the store will also be discounted to some degree. You should not advertise this type of saving if only a few items are offered at...
Advertising and promotion
27 Feb 2014

Gift recipients

Gift recipients have the same rights and responsibilities and are entitled to the same remedies as a consumer who has bought goods or services directly.
Lay-bys, vouchers and gifts
27 Feb 2014

Lay-bys (Business)

A‘lay-by’ agreement exists when if the consumer: pays for the goods in at least three instalments (when the agreement is not stated to be a ‘lay by’ agreement) or in at least two instalments (when the agreement is called a ‘lay-by’ agreement); and does not receive the goods until the full price has...
Lay-bys, vouchers and gifts
27 Feb 2014

Farmers

In Western Australia farmers and primary producers have the right to ask for assistance from Consumer Protection if they have a dispute with a shop or business. This is an extra service available to farmers and primary producers that is not available to other businesses. That means that if you have...
Business tools
27 Feb 2014

Australian Consumer Law resources

Every Australian business has the same rights and responsibilities under the Australian Consumer Law. By knowing your rights and responsibilities, you can look after your business and your customers. ACL guides There are six guides to the Australian Consumer Law (ACL), developed by Australia’s...
Business tools
27 Feb 2014

Receipts and proof of purchases

A consumer who wants to make a claim about faulty goods or services against a supplier or manufacturer will usually need to show they obtained the goods or services from the supplier or manufacturer. The same applies to gift recipients. Businesses are understandably concerned to ensure claims made...
Receipts
26 Feb 2014

Itemised bills for services

Consumers must be provided with an itemised bill if they request one. The supplier must give the consumer the itemised bill, without charge, within seven days of the request. It must be expressed in plain language, legible and clear. A consumer can ask a supplier for an itemised bill which shows:...
Receipts
26 Feb 2014

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Publications

Buying vacant land

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Publication last updated 7 April 2021 If you are buying vacant land, consider these important factors Looking for a home of your own does not necessarily mean buying an established property. Some...
Consumer Protection
Brochure
27 Apr 2021

A guide to auditing trust accounts: Real estate agents, business agents, and settlement agents and business settlement agents

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This guide is intended to help auditors produce high quality reports in the required format. To make the auditing process easier, templates for the main documents to be lodged with the Commissioner...
Consumer Protection
Guide / handbook
28 Jan 2021

Small Business Self Assessment Checklist

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Small Business Self Assessment checklist
Consumer Protection
Checklist
29 May 2014

Dispute with a business

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Dispute with a business? A consumer guide to finding help ACL
Consumer Protection
Brochure
29 May 2014

Having electrical work done?

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Make sure you use a licensed electrical contractor whenever you have electrical work done. Is your electrical contractor licensed? In Western Australia, the law requires that all electrical work is...
Building and Energy
Brochure
30 Jul 2019

Complaints: A guide for business

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Paying proper attention to customer complaints is an essential part of a well-managed business operation. In fact, complaints can improve your efficiency and profitability. Why have a complaint...
Consumer Protection
Guide / handbook
06 Jan 2021

Developer registration of principal place of business

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Section 57 of the Real Estate and Business Agents Act 1978 (the Act) requires developers to register their principal place of business with the Commissioner for Consumer Protection (“the Commissioner...
Consumer Protection
Form – registration
27 May 2014

Small retail shop application for certificate

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If you want to trade as a small retail shop you must apply for a certificate. Lodging an application An application can be completed and submitted online or downloaded and lodged by: email :...
Consumer Protection
Form – application
24 Oct 2019

Investigation Report - Slips, trips and falls

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This document was developed to assist in the investigation of slips, trip and falls in the workplace.
WorkSafe
Checklist
22 May 2014

Checklist for evacuation

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WorkSafe has produced this checklist to assist you in inspecting your workplace in regards to evacuation and first aid. Although the checklists do not cover all the requirements under workplace safety and health laws, they will give you a better idea of whether your workplace meets basic standards of safety. They will also assist in laying the foundation for a safety and health management system at your workplace.
WorkSafe
Checklist
10 Jan 2023

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Announcements

Commissioner's blog: Nominate now for Consumer Protection Awards 2021

Are you a consumer champion or do you know one? If so, then I would urge you to consider nominating for the Consumer Protection Awards 2021. Every day across Western Australia there are many individuals, organisations, businesses and media professionals working tirelessly to advocate for the consumer rights of others, many of whom are considered vulnerable. These unsung heroes often receive...
Consumer Protection
Media release
15 Oct 2020

Avoid Perth petrol price rise

The average price of regular unleaded petrol (ULP) is set to increase by over 30 cents per litre (cpl) to 135 cpl tomorrow, so FuelWatch is encouraging Perth drivers, if they can, to fill up today to save money. FuelWatch advises that on Wednesday 14 October 2020, most branded retailers are hiking their ULP price: Coles Express hiking by up to 44 cpl up to 147.9 cpl; Caltex, BP and Caltex...
Consumer Protection
Media release
13 Oct 2020

Commissioner's blog: Check and compare when grocery shopping

With many people experiencing financial hardship due to the COVID-19 coronavirus pandemic, one way consumers can save money is by checking and comparing unit prices when grocery shopping. Unit pricing shows consumers the value of grocery products as a cost per standard unit of measurement on shelf labels. Large grocery stores and some online grocery retailers must display the unit price when...
Consumer Protection
Media release
08 Oct 2020

Avoid Perth petrol price rise

The average price of regular unleaded petrol (ULP) is set to increase by 30 cents per litre (cpl) to 134.5 cpl tomorrow, so FuelWatch is encouraging Perth drivers, if they can, to fill up today to save money. FuelWatch advises that on Wednesday 7 October 2020, most branded retailers are hiking their ULP price: Coles Express hiking by up to 44 cpl up to 147.9 cpl; BP, Caltex and Caltex Woolworths...
Consumer Protection
Media release
06 Oct 2020

Avoid Perth petrol price rise

The average price of regular unleaded petrol (ULP) is set to increase by over 30 cents per litre (cpl) to 134.2 cpl tomorrow, so FuelWatch is encouraging Perth drivers, if they can, to fill up today to save money. FuelWatch advises that on Wednesday 30 September 2020, most branded retailers are hiking their ULP price: Coles Express hiking by up to 44 cpl up to 147.9 cpl; Caltex up to 145.9 cpl;...
Consumer Protection
Media release
29 Sep 2020

Commissioner's blog: Show salespeople the door with a ‘Do Not Knock’ sticker

It’s a scenario many of us are familiar with – you’re at home and there’s a knock on the front door, which you open to be greeted by a salesperson wanting to sell you something. This may not be a welcome sight, so it’s worth knowing that there’s a simple way to stop uninvited salespeople showing up on your door-step – by displaying a ‘Do Not Knock' sticker at your front door or gate. Consumer...
Consumer Protection
Media release
24 Sep 2020

Avoid Perth petrol price rise

The average price of regular unleaded petrol (ULP) is set to increase by around 29 cents per litre (cpl) to 132.8 cpl tomorrow, so FuelWatch is encouraging Perth drivers, if they can, to fill up today to save money. FuelWatch advises that on Wednesday 23 September 2020, most branded retailers are hiking their ULP price: Caltex hiking by up to 43 cpl up to 145.9 cpl; Caltex Woolworths and Coles...
Consumer Protection
Media release
22 Sep 2020

Wedding no-show and botched birthday bash costs caterer $20,000 (Eat Street Enterprises / Ole Paella Catering / Bradley John Lamb)

A Nedlands catering company and its Director have been ordered by the Perth Magistrates Court to pay more than $20,000 in fines, costs and consumer compensation after failing to turn up at a wedding reception and botching a birthday celebration. Eat Street Enterprises Pty Ltd , trading as Ole Paella Catering, and sole Director Bradley John Lamb were fined $3,500 each for breaching the Australian...
Consumer Protection
Media release
18 Sep 2020

Bond offences cost company $11,000 - Newblack Nominees Pty Ltd t/a Verandah Apartments

A Highgate business has been ordered to pay almost $11,000 in fines, costs and compensation after failing to lodge or return the bond money for three Leederville units. Newblack Nominees Pty Ltd , trading as Verandah Apartments , did not have a representative at Perth Magistrates Court on 4 September 2020 when it was sentenced for three breaches of the Residential Tenancies Act 1987 , which...
Consumer Protection
Media release
17 Sep 2020

Commissioner's blog: Short term rentals – look before you lease

If you’ve got a spare room or investment property, you may be considering advertising the space for short-term renting to make some extra money. Or perhaps you’re a local travelling across WA, who’s on the look-out for somewhere to stay that’s different to what’s on offer from traditional accommodation providers. Whatever your motivation, it’s clear that Western Australia’s short-term rental...
Consumer Protection
Media release
17 Sep 2020

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