5 September 2014
The Australian Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC) will soon be contacting business name holders, who have not renewed their business name registration, about its
intention to cancel their business name.
According to a recent media release, ASIC will commence a pilot program to free up business names for registration.
In May 2014 the Commissioner for Consumer Protection, Anne Driscoll, released a position paper proposing that government deregulate the fees charged by settlement agents and land valuers. Land valuers are reminded that the three-month consultation period for the discussion paper closes on Thursday, 31 July 2014.
The consultation period provides peak organisations, licensed land valuers and consumers with an opportunity to comment on the proposal to deregulate fees.
Stocktake, mid-year, clearance and special occasion sales are a great way to boost revenue and clear out some old stock but you must meet all the consumer guarantees under the Australian Consumer Law.
Here are some tips to keep your sales a success and your customers happy.
Consumer Protection's media team:
Journalists and other members of the media can contact our media team.
12 December 2014
Are your sales representatives registered? Recent fines given to two real estate agencies and their sales representatives highlight the important legal obligation that a licensed real estate agent must ensure that all the sales representatives they employ are registered.
It is also imperative that sales representatives ensure that their registrations are up to date.
25 November 2014
A property manager has been disqualified from holding a real estate and business agents’ licence and triennial certificate for five years for failing to deposit income from rental properties into a trust account.
7 November 2014
The Settlement Agents Act 1981 gives the Commissioner for Consumer Protection the power to make arrangements in respect of fidelity and professional indemnity insurance for settlement agents operating in Western Australia. Where the Commissioner considers it necessary, the Commissioner can appoint an insurer and enter into a Master Policy Agreement.
When you go shopping you have rights. This booklet, Be Smart - Buy Smart, will help you to understand your rights so that you can get a fair go. Follow the tips in this booklet and you will find that you can save time, money and trouble when you shop.
This brochure provides general information about buying and selling property by way of offer and acceptance. Scope of this publication
This publication provides general information and explains the law in simple language. It is no substitute for the legislation. You should get expert or legal advice about your particular situation.
The Retirement Villages Act 1992 allows residents of a retirement village to elect a Residents’ Committee if they wish to.
If residents seek to form an incorporated association to carry out the function of the Residents’ Committee, this must be decided by a special resolution (see appendix A).
Other committees can also be formed in the village for other purposes such as social activities, but there can only be one Residents’ Committee.
A Residents’ Committee may be established by:
