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Abel Rent a Car
The Commissioner for Fair Trading has filed an application with the Supreme Court of Queensland against Nathan and Steven Conn, two individuals associated with Abel Rent a Car.
Schoolies accommodation tips
Some tips for accommodation providers in the leadup to Schoolies, including security deposits, complaint handling, house rules and hiring security guards.
Insulation trader warnings
Electrical and fire safety warnings have been issued to the insulation industry.
National personal property securities register
A national register of Personal Property Securities (PPS) will replace all existing Commonwealth, State and Territory registers, such as REVS, the various bills of sale registers and the register of cooperative and company charges.
Fair Work Ombudsman campaigns and audits
Advice from the Fair Works Ombudsman on upcoming campaigns and audits of the security industry.
Trade measurement goes Commonwealth
Following a review of state and territory trade measurement systems, the Council of Australian Governments agreed to the introduction of a single national system of trade measurement, administered and funded by the Commonwealth.
Government response to the report on the review of regulatory reform (phase 2) - Property Agents and Motor Dealers Act 2000
The former Service Delivery and Performance Commission (SPDC) conducted a review to identify the major regulatory features of the Property Agents and Motor Dealers Act 2000 (the Act) and its associated Regulation and Codes of Conduct. The review also recommended changes to reduce red tape on business while maintaining effective consumer benefits.
Top 10 consumer complaints in 2008
Grievances about real estate sales and rentals, motor vehicle sales and repairs, gift and discount vouchers, lotteries, rainwater tanks and computers topped the complaints we received in 2008.
Last reviewed 10/11/2009 |
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