A Perth man who took money for air conditioning and custom trailer work but failed to deliver has been fined $30,000 and ordered to compensate his victims.
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.
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.
Twelve days of Christmas has passed, the tree has been taken down and you're left looking at some unwanted gifts and wondering what to do with them.
Before you shove them in the back of the drawer, check the retailer’s refund policy. If a gift is not your preferred colour, is the wrong size, or it’s not what you asked for then it’s considered a “change of mind” and is not covered by the Australian Consumer Law. It is up to the business whether they will exchange it, offer a refund or provide store credit as a gesture of goodwill.
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.
Receipts have become a big issue, with consumers reporting they are not receiving proof of purchase for items above $75.
Under consumer law, all businesses have an obligation to provide proof of purchase to consumers for goods or services valued at $75 or more.
Where a transaction is valued less, consumers have the option of requiring a proof of purchase to be provided within seven days of the transaction.
One way to get over post-holiday blues is to book another holiday. It’ll give you something exciting to look forward to when the daily grind is getting you down. However, as you start searching for a great deal on your next getaway be on high alert for a sneaky practice that could blow your budget.
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.
As Halloween approaches, families who embrace the tradition are being reminded to prioritise safety when shopping online and in-store.
To demonstrate the potential risks, Consumer Protection ordered a parcel of Halloween-related merchandise from a large popular online retailer.
Romance and dating scams conned Western Australians out of nearly $5 million in 2024, prompting a Valentine’s Day warning from Consumer Protection.
