Consumer Protection

Commerce Minister Dr Tony Buti has released the following media statement: Funeral price regulations locked in to protect grieving families

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Each year, thousands of Western Australians take the exciting step of building a new home. Under usual market conditions, the vast majority of these projects go smoothly and families move into their new residences as expected. 

However, because the building industry relies on multiple and sometimes unpredictable factors – different products, trades, supply chains and timeframes – it can be affected by disruptions near and far, including fuel price volatility. 

• Southern River man fined $6,000 for odometer tampering 
• Odometer of a 2016 Ford Ranger reduced from 200,000km to 100,000km pre-sale
• Magistrate found misrepresentation was deliberate and refused a spent conviction

A Southern River man has been convicted and fined $6,000 by the Perth Magistrates Court after deliberately altering the odometer of a used vehicle before advertising and selling it online.

While you are probably familiar with real estate agents who represent a seller in a real estate transaction, you may not be so familiar with real estate agents who represent a buyer. 

In a market where there can be intense competition for properties some home buyers are using their own agent.

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 20 May 2026), the average price of Perth’s regular unleaded petrol (ULP) will increase by 12 cents per litre (cpl) to 187.1 cpl with BP, EG Ampol and Ampol hiking up to 209.9 cpl; and 7-Eleven up to 199.9 cpl.

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 13 May 2026), the average price of Perth’s regular unleaded petrol (ULP) will increase by 9.9 cents per litre (cpl) to 183.9 cpl with BP hiking up to 209.9 cpl; and 7-Eleven, EG Ampol and Ampol up to 199.9 cpl.

Hiring a tradie involves trust in their skill and integrity. You’re inviting them into  your home or business, handing over your hard‑earned money and expecting the work to be completed as agreed. In most cases, that trust is honoured.

But recently our team at Consumer Protection has seen an increase in complaints about tradies who take deposits and then fail to start, or complete, the work.

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 6 May 2026), the average price of Perth’s regular unleaded petrol (ULP) will increase by 12 cents per litre (cpl) to 186.3 cpl with BP hiking up to 214.9 cpl; EG Ampol up to 209.9 cpl; and Ampol up to 204.9 cpl.

Premier Roger Cook, Treasurer Rita Saffioti, Commerce Minister Tony Buti, and Housing and Works Minister John Carey have released the following media statement: Cook Labor Government to deliver protection, rent relief for tenants.

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Premier Roger Cook, Energy and Decarbonisation Minister Amber-Jade Sanderson and Acting Commerce Minister Paul Papalia have released the following media statement: Stronger FuelWatch rules boost transparency for motorists, regions

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