In focus

Below are some of the key activities and issues that are currently in focus for Consumer Affairs Victoria.

Renting taskforce
Renting taskforce

Our renting taskforce is cracking down on rental providers and estate agents who commit rental law offences.
Electrical safety rental minimum standard
Electrical safety rental minimum standards

Rental providers should be aware that changes the electrical safety rental minimum standards came into effect on 29 March 2023. Learn more.
Engineered stone ban
Engineered stone ban

The supply or installation of engineered stone products is banned.
Rent increases
Rent increases

Concerned about a rent increase? Understand the rules around rent increases and how you can challenge one if you think it's unfair.
Implementation Plan for the National Fundraising Principles
National Fundraising Principles

Victoria is adopting the National Fundraising Principles under our joint national commitment to making compliance easier for fundraisers. Find out more about the Principles.
Home building projects
Home building projects

Market factors in the building industry are affecting many home building projects. Read about what to do if you are affected.
Curtain and blind cord safety
Curtain and blind cord safety

If you have young children in the house, it's always important to be aware of the dangers of unsecured curtain and blind cords. Order a safety kit.
Engage Victoria
Review of the Retirement Villages Act

Submissions on a Retirement Villages Amendment Bill have closed and feedback is being reviewed. Visit Engage Victoria to learn more.
Property market taskforce
Property market taskforce

The taskforce targets unfair practices such as underquoting. Learn more about how you can report underquoting and help make Victoria's property market fairer for everyone.