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Department of Justice and Community Safety

OUR ORGANISATION

Fair Trading is located within the Ofice of Regulatory Services of the ACT Department of Justice and Community Safety.

Fair Trading promotes fair trading within the ACT marketplace.

The Office assists and protects the community through:

  • the administration of fair trading legislation; and
  • inspecting compliance of businesses in specific industries with relevant legislation and codes of practice.

The main objective of Fair Trading is to provide information to consumers to make them informed and confident when making purchases or engaging services.

 

Our Vision

Fair Trading balances competing rights and interests to protect the interests of the Territory and its residents by improving community safety and access to justice, and by promoting fair dealing and safety in the marketplace.

 

Our Values and Behaviours

We value:

  • Knowledge and skills
  • Professionalism and sound judgement
  • Honesty, openness and transparency
  • Dignity, respect and recognition
  • Client focus
  • Communication and feedback

Our behaviours will reflect:

  • Accountability
  • Consistency
  • Responsiveness
  • Accuracy
  • Dedication
  • Fairness and equity
  • Unity of Action