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Go fairs mailing address po box 5599, alexandra hills qld 4161 australia abn. The office of fair trading improves safety and fairness for queensland businesses and consumers. Fair trading nsw government, fair trading office lismore. Office of fair trading forms your rights, crime and the law. The australian consumer law applies under the competition and consumer act 2010 to protect consumers and ensure fair trading across australia. It is entirely up to the agreement between the tenant and landlord. Access our corporate brochure and archived annual reports, or find a link to our recent reports. Learn about what we can do for consumers and business in queensland. Understand australian consumer law and your business obligations and rights under it.
Contact us to enquire about these types of registrations. We use digital platforms for our alerts and other information. The office of fair trading provides advice to both consumers and traders regarding a range of fair trading, consumer affairs and body corporate issues. Youll love the iconic brisbane home show brisbanes largest home improvement, renovation and building expo. This factsheet explains how to seek compensation from the claim fund. David smith 3225 1005 0409 496 534 or karen lehr oft 3119 0068.
A fair queensland creates a level playing field for all queenslanders, and protects our most vulnerable. An education at the southport school does not simply focus on academic scores but frames the social and emotional development of the boy as essential to his development as a whole person. The competition and consumer act 2010 the act is a national law that regulates fair trading in australia and governs how all businesses in australia must deal with their customers, competitors and suppliers. Choose the event you want to attend and select register. For more information or to request a free copy of the security industry good business guide, contact the office of fair trading on 04 or visit. You will need your oftissued licence, certificate or organisation number if you wish to renew your licence or certificate or lodge your annual return. Our extensive range includes fantastic discounts on best selling, new release and future release titles.
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We can send you resources that clarify your rights either as a consumer or business and industry. Consumer complaints office of fair trading datasets. Some of the more creative entries included a podcast, a big gold pyramid covered in advice on how to avoid scams, three dolls houses, an original music. Making changes to a rental property nsw fair trading. The library has been decorated in the theme of kings, queens and castles and will be a hive of activity. Nsw fair trading regularly has free public events and education initiatives to raise awareness of consumer and trader rights. From fiction to finance, crime to cooking, youll be sure to find a title that satisfies your reading needs. Booked hire service licence department of transport and. Find forms for dealing with real estate agents, letting agents, property developers or similar agents.
Please read this information carefully before lodging a claim. Oct 16, 2019 the competition and consumer act 2010 the act is a national law that regulates fair trading in australia and governs how all businesses in australia must deal with their customers, competitors and suppliers. The office of fair trading is collecting information, including personal information. Australia fair qbd books australias premier bookshop. The easy way to check the licence of a tradesperson or contractor before you engage them to do any work on your. Fair trading act 1989 an act to make provision with respect to certain unfair or undesirable trade practic es, to regulate t he supply of goods and services, to provide for a commissioner for fair trading and for related purposes part 1 preliminary 1 short title and citation this act may be cited as the fair trading act 1989.
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If you rent or manage a house, unit, share house, room, caravan or houseboat in queensland there are rules that must be followed. Your secure session has expired and you will no longer be able to access your secure information. Generally, an added fixture or change made by a tenant is at their own expense unless the landlord offers to pay. Bookfest jun 2020, lifeline bookfest brisbane, brisbane australia. About fair trading news help centre contact us languages. Industry licensing unit office of fair trading gpo box 3111 brisbane qld 4001 fax. Office of fair trading making a claim publications. Learn that when you sell a product or service there are fair trading laws you need to abide by. We will adhere to the trade practices act, state legislation and related company policies. The rabbit who wants to fall asleep book by carljoan foraaen ehrlin the bestselling book which is a new way of getting children to sleep. The claim fund may help you rec over from a financial loss in some situations. Carpet one will comply with all the relevant laws, regulations and company policies regarding fair trading.
Representatives of media outlets may contact our media team for official comment from the office of fair trading. You can ask the trader whether they belong to an industry body or group. Office of fair trading your rights, crime and the law. The act promotes fair trading between competitors while also ensuring that consumers are treated fairly. Read the avoiding unfair business practices guide to understand your responsibilities under the law. Find a list of the services we provide and how to access more details. Complaints received by oft 01012020 to 31032020 api csv extract from list of consumer complaints received by office of fair trading. The office also investigates unfair trading practices, administers legislation affecting consumers and traders and provides licensing and registration services for businesses and a range of. Office of fair trading cairns my community directory.
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These rules are set out in the residential tenancies and rooming accommodation act 2008 the act. Find all related forms to complain about a business or an unsafe product. Phone numbers must have exactly 10 digits without any special characters or spaces. It is a national, state and territory law, meaning consumers have the same protections and businesses have the same obligations and responsibilities across australia. Books for sale and order from pegi williams book shop. Connect with fair trading nsw government at tamworth, nsw. A trade fair is an exhibition organized so that companies in a specific industry can showcase. Office of fair trading your rights, crime and the law queensland.
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