Time to nominate consumer protection champions

  • The 2026 Consumer Protection Awards are now accepting nominations
  • Advocates, educators and media invited to nominate
  • Cash prizes for winners of individual, organisation and group categories

The hunt is underway for exceptional individuals, organisations, groups and media outlets that champion consumer rights in Western Australia, with nominations now open for the 21st Consumer Protection Awards.

From the Commissioner: Is WA’s funeral pricing code working?

Saying goodbye is never easy. The last thing families need is confusion or stress about how much a funeral will cost. Whether it’s a joyful tribute or a solemn farewell, the pricing must be clear and upfront.

In Western Australia, the Funeral Pricing Code of Practice means funeral directors must publicly display their prices for all services and packages on their website and each place of business so you can compare the costs yourself in the comfort of your home or with friends and family.

From the Commissioner: How community legal centres make a difference

In today’s economic landscape, it’s easy to feel overwhelmed by complex complaint processes, aggressive debt collection conduct, or unexpected changes to your financial situation. For many Western Australians, community legal centres are a lifeline - offering free, expert legal help when it’s needed most.

The Consumer Credit Legal Service (WA) Inc. (CCLS) is a not-for-profit, specialist community legal centre with a mission to strengthen the consumer voice in WA by advocating for and educating people about consumer and financial rights.

Public can now explore short stay data

  • WA’s first searchable STRA register reveals distribution of short stay accommodation.
  • Interactive heatmap provides insight into STRA by location.
  • Long-term rental market expands by 487 properties through STRA Incentive Scheme
     

The geographic spread of WA’s short term rental accommodation (STRA) has been made available for the first time, with the launch of a publicly available interactive heatmap.

Alert to Perth motorists - fill up now to beat the petrol price rise

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 23 July 2025), the average price of Perth’s regular unleaded petrol (ULP) will increase by 32 cents per litre (cpl) to 191.5 cpl with Shell Reddy Express, 7-Eleven, EG Ampol, BP and Caltex hiking up to 209.9 cpl; Vibe up to 209.7 cpl; Ampol up to 207.9 cpl; and United up to 199.9 cpl.

From the Commissioner: It’s not just stolen data, it’s stealing YOU

Scammers love to steal your money, but do you know what they also love to nick? Your identity.

Your identity can be used to open bank accounts, get a credit card, apply for a passport, access your superannuation, apply for government benefits, register a car and even to conduct illegal activities where someone needs to disguise their real identity, such a drug trafficking and money laundering. Having your identity stolen can cause a devastating and long-lasting impact.

Alert to Perth motorists - fill up now to beat the petrol price rise

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 16 July 2025), the average price of Perth’s regular unleaded petrol (ULP) will increase by 32 cents per litre (cpl) to 192.7 cpl with Ampol, 7-Eleven, Shell Reddy Express, BP, EG Ampol and Caltex hiking up to 209.9 cpl; Vibe up to 209.7 cpl; and United up to 203.5 cpl.