Media releases |
Below are links to media statements from the Attorney-General about Fair Trading topics over the last 12 months.
A full list of media releases issued by the Attorney-General and previous ministers is available at the Ministerial media releases website.
A list of departmental media releases issued by the Office of Fair Trading is available here.
March 2013
Get on board with Buy Smart - 01/03/13
Queensland kids will be vying for up to $1,500 for their schools in the 2013 Buy Smart competition launched by Attorney-General Jarrod Bleijie at Chancellor State College today.
February 2013
Don´t be a love fool this Valentine´s Day - 14/02/13
Today might be the day when love is in the air, but the Office of Fair Trading is warning those looking for a relationship online to be wary of romance scams.
PAMDA drafts released - 11/02/13
Attorney-General Jarrod Bleijie has today released a proposal to slash red tape and modernise existing property agent and motor dealer regulation.
January 2013
Watch out for conmen offering flood repairs - 07/02/13
Flood-affected Queenslanders are being warned to lookout for travelling conmen hoping to cash-in on their misfortune as they attempt to rebuild after the recent natural disaster.
December 2012
Remember refund rules before the frenzy hits - 26/12/12
Attorney-General Jarrod Bleijie is reminding Queenslanders hitting the Boxing Day sales today to check the refund and exchange policy before they buy.
Last minute Christmas shoppers to check gift vouchers - 24/12/12
The Newman Government is urging Queenslanders to check the terms and conditions of gift vouchers before buying the popular last minute stocking filler, to avoid getting ripped off and turning Christmas spirit to sorrow.
Don´t fall for charity scammers in the season of giving - 21/12/12
Christmas is a time for giving, but Attorney-General Jarrod Bleijie is warning generous Queenslanders to look out for Christmas grinches hoping to prey on their goodwill.
Extended warranties under Fair Trading spotlight - 21/12/12
Attorney-General Jarrod Bleijie has today announced the Government will shine a spotlight on extended warranties this summer as part of a nationwide consumer protection operation.
Operation Safe Christmas adds 52 toys to naughty list - 06/12/12
With less than three weeks until Christmas, Attorney-General Jarrod Bleijie has warned parents to be on the lookout for unsafe toys when shopping for presents this year.
November 2012
Buy Smart winners master money messages - 01/11/12
Music videos, magazines, rap songs and board games are some of the quirky ways students have sold their buyer-beware messages in the Queensland Government´s annual Buy Smart competition.
October 2012
Home buyers to benefit from PAMDA reforms - 23/10/12
Queenslanders will save time and money when buying or selling a property after the Government announced changes to the Property and Motor Dealers Act.
June 2012
Winter comforts need attention to safety - 01/06/12
Attorney-General and Minister for Justice Jarrod Bleijie is urging Queenslanders to check electric blankets, heaters and hot water bottles ahead of the coming winter months.
Archived media releases
For older media releases about fair trading topics, search the Ministerial media releases website.
Last reviewed 01/03/2013 |
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