Consumer Protection

Motorists in Perth and Mandurah are advised to fill up now if they need to, with petrol prices set to rise tomorrow. Drivers are also urged to only purchase the fuel they need to fill their vehicles, not to stockpile. 

FuelWatch reports that, from 6am tomorrow (Wednesday 26 August 2026), the average price of Perth’s regular unleaded petrol (ULP) will increase by 14 cents per litre (cpl) to 211.4 cpl with BP hiking up to 229.9 cpl; Caltex up to 226.9 cpl; and 7-Eleven, Ampol and EG Ampol up to 219.9 cpl.

• Consumer Protection issues first infringement under WA’s STRA laws
• $2,000 fine for advertising STRA property without displaying a registration number 
• Reminder for operators to comply with registration and advertising requirements 

A short-stay accommodation provider has been issued a $2,000 infringement for failing to display a mandatory registration number, marking the first enforcement action under Western Australia’s Short-Term Rental Accommodation (STRA) laws. 

Most of us have picked up a gift card at some point. They're a quick and easy way to celebrate a birthday, say thank you, or mark a special occasion. Unfortunately, scammers are increasingly using gift cards to steal money, and older Western Australians are among those being hit the hardest.

One of the biggest concerns is romance scams. These fraudsters can spend weeks or even months building trust and developing what feels like a genuine relationship before asking victims for financial help. 

The Premier Roger Cook and Commerce Minister Dr Tony Buti have released the following media statement: FuelWatch reforms set to improve fuel information for WA motorists | Western Australian Government

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Commerce Minister Dr Tony Buti has released the following media statement: Rent relief helps thousands of households avoid eviction | Western Australian Government

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Commerce Minister Dr Tony Buti has released the following media statement: Record $11.6 million in refunds and repairs for WA consumers | Western Australian Government

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Motorists in Perth and Mandurah are advised to fill up now if they need to, with petrol prices set to rise tomorrow. Drivers are also urged to only purchase the fuel they need to fill their vehicles, not to stockpile. 

FuelWatch reports that, from 6am tomorrow (Wednesday 19 August 2026), the average price of Perth’s regular unleaded petrol (ULP) will increase by 15 cents per litre (cpl) to 206.7 cpl with 7-Eleven, Ampol, EG Ampol, Caltex and BP hiking up to 219.9 cpl.

You may not know this, but when you buy a home through an offer and acceptance, it’s called a ‘private treaty sale’. It’s how most people like to buy and sell property in Western Australia, but increasingly, buyers are being asked to submit offers through online platforms rather than by email or face-to-face with the selling agent.

While the technology may be new for making an offer, it's important to remember the rules haven't changed.

• Jane Brook landlord convicted over failure to lodge a $2,200 tenant bond
• Perth Magistrates Court imposes $3,300 fine and $2,606 in costs
• Landlords reminded that bonds must be lodged within 14 days 

A private landlord from Jane Brook has been fined $3,300 and ordered to pay $2,606 in costs after failing to lodge a tenant’s security bond as required under Western Australia’s residential tenancy laws.

Motorists in Perth and Mandurah are advised to fill up now if they need to, with petrol prices set to rise tomorrow. Drivers are also urged to only purchase the fuel they need to fill their vehicles, not to stockpile. 

FuelWatch reports that, from 6am tomorrow (Wednesday 12 August 2026), the average price of Perth’s regular unleaded petrol (ULP) will increase by over 11 cents per litre (cpl) to 204.2 cpl with 7-Eleven hiking up to 219.9 cpl; BP up to 215.9 cpl; Caltex up to 213.9 cpl; and Ampol and EG Ampol up to 211.9 cpl.