Consumer Protection

Quad bikes are not toys and along with the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC), Consumer Protection is encouraging farmers, partners, parents and carers to protect their loved ones when riding these powerful machines.

Ahead of the summer holidays the ACCC has launched the ‘One ride can change everything’ safety awareness campaign. Although some quad accidents will be relatively minor, others can have devastating, lifelong consequences for the rider and their families.

Commerce Minister Dr Tony Buti, Deputy Premier and Treasurer Rita Saffioti & Housing and Works Minister John Carey have released the following media statement: Rent support programs extended for WA tenants

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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. After today motorists will likely have to wait a week before petrol prices are again at the bottom of the price cycle.

FuelWatch reports that, from 6am tomorrow (Wednesday 3 December 2025), the average price of Perth’s regular unleaded petrol (ULP) will increase by 21 cents per litre (cpl) to 189.6 cpl, with 7-Eleven, Ampol, BP, Caltex and EG Ampol hiking up to 209.9 cpl, Vibe up to 199.7 cpl and United up to 197.9 cpl.

• East Kimberley Real Estate and licensee reprimanded and fined
• Repeated delays in trust account entries and bond lodgements
• Some tenancy bonds lodged more than 1,000 days late

A Kununurra real estate agency and its licensee have been reprimanded and fined $7,000 by the State Administrative Tribunal (SAT), after admitting to multiple breaches involving trust account records and tenancy bond lodgements.

The biggest shopping season of the year is in full swing. From Black Friday to the January sales, one thing stays constant: your consumer rights.

A 50 per cent discount doesn't mean 50 per cent less protection. Even during a big sale, purchases must be fit for purpose, safe, durable and free from defects, and match its description. If it isn’t, you are entitled to a remedy such as a refund, repair or replacement and that’s regardless of the discount received. The type of remedy will depend on whether the issue is major or minor.

Motorists in Perth and Mandurah are advised to fill up now if they need to, with petrol prices set to rise tomorrow. After today motorists will likely have to wait a week before petrol prices are again at the bottom of the price cycle.

FuelWatch reports that, from 6am tomorrow (Wednesday 26 November 2025), the average price of Perth’s regular unleaded petrol (ULP) will increase by 21 cents per litre (cpl) to 189.9 cpl with 7-Eleven, BP, EG Ampol and Caltex hiking up to 209.9 cpl; Ampol up to 207.9 cpl; Vibe up to 199.7 cpl; and United up to 197.5 cpl.

Commerce Minister Dr Tony Buti has released the following media statement: Festive shopping made easier with extra hours and scam advice | Western Australian Government

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Commerce Minister Dr Tony Buti has released the following media statement: Charity fundraising reforms pass Parliament

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Online reviews have become a powerful tool in influencing how people choose to shop, eat or book their next service. But reviews can be both a blessing and a challenge. They build trust and attract new customers, but they can also cause harm if used unfairly or illegally.

When those reviews reflect genuine experiences, shoppers feel better informed, good service is rewarded and businesses are encouraged to lift their game. But when reviews are fake or manipulated, the system loses credibility.

Motorists in Perth and Mandurah are advised to fill up now if they need to, with petrol prices set to rise tomorrow. After today motorists will likely have to wait a week before petrol prices are again at the bottom of the price cycle.

FuelWatch reports that, from 6am tomorrow (Wednesday 19 November 2025), the average price of Perth’s regular unleaded petrol (ULP) will increase by 21 cents per litre (cpl) to 188.6 cpl with Ampol up to 211.9 cpl; 7-Eleven, BP and Caltex up to 209.9 cpl, EG Ampol up to 203.9 cpl; and Vibe up to 203.7 cpl.