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MEDIA RELEASES

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(link to scams page)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Fair Trading Media Releases issued by the Attorney General in 2008

 

Fair Trading Media Releases issued by the Attorney General in 2007

 

Media Releases issued by the ACT Office of Fair Trading in 2007

 

Media Releases issued by the ACT Office of Fair Trading in 2006

 

Media Releases issued by the ACT Office of Fair Trading in 2005

 

Media Releases issued by the ACT Office of Fair Trading in 2004

22 Nov 2004 Scams page

Consumers Warned as Dodgy Roof Painters Return to Canberra

4 Nov 2004 Bicycle Recall Emphasises Cycle Safety
4 Nov 2004 Car Jacks Recall Highlights Safety Issues
4 Nov 2004   New Real Estate Laws Take Full Effect
25 Aug 2004

Commissioner for Fair Trading Naming Action Endorsed by Fisher & Paykel

13 Aug 2004   Real Estate Agents Licence Renewals
12 Aug 2004 Consumers Warned to Avoid Appliance Repairer Trevor Karlsson Public Warning Statement
22 July 2004 Scams page Consumers Warned of Hoax Emails
     
12 July 2004  

Blackshaw Real Estate Pty Ltd/Consumer and Trader Tribunal matter
- Decision meeting
- Orders
- Statement of Reasons

 

8 July 2004   Consumers Urged to be Cautious About Home Security
6 July 2004   OFT Applauds Chronicle Readers for Chain Letter Response
24 June 2004 Scams page Be Legal - Don't Join the Chain Gang!
(illegal pyramid scheme)
3 June 2004   First Licences Approved For Consumer Fireworks Sales
3 June 2004   Public Urged Not To Use Fireworks on Public Land
23 April 2004   Fitness Centre Contracts Clarified by Court Decision
7 April 2004 Scams page Email Scam Targets Bank Customers
30 Mar 2004   Motor Vehicle Dealers Fined for Sales Outside Licensed Area
18 Mar 2004   Consumers Continue to be Harmed by Contract Conditions
16 Mar 2004   Consumer Refund Rights - and Wrongs
15 Mar 2004   National Consumer Day
12 Mar 2004   Landmark Decision Against ACT Liquor Retailer
17 Feb 2004 Scams page Bank Account Scam Hits Canberra
17 Feb 2004   Pre-Packaged Goods Sellers on Notice