Latest news Skip listen and sharing tools Listen Filter by category All News alerts Industry updates Legislation updates Media releases Public warnings Enforceable undertakings Court actions Taskforce issues $450K in fines for rental law breaches News alerts 28 October 2024 Consumer Affairs Victoria's Renting Taskforce has issued over 40 fines totalling $450,000 since starting. Cranbourne estate agent facing VCAT over alleged failure to audit trust accounts Court actions News alerts 25 October 2024 A Cranbourne estate agent is facing disciplinary action for failing to have his company’s trust accounts audited for 4 years. Tell us what you think about our financial counselling services News alerts 10 October 2024 Consumer Affairs Victoria is asking for your feedback on its financial counselling services. Renting taskforce lands in Fitzroy News alerts 7 October 2024 Consumer Affairs Victoria’s renting taskforce carried out a blitz in and around the Fitzroy area on Saturday, as it continues its important role of checking that advertised rental properties meet mandatory minimum standards. Take part in Renter Services Review News alerts 4 October 2024 Consumer Affairs Victoria is inviting renters and people living in retirement housing to take part in a review of our services. Update in our Berkeley Living Retirement Village court action News alerts 25 September 2024 Our Supreme Court case seeking to recover in-going contributions paid by former retirement village residents is off to the High Court. Macedon Ranges estate agent to appear at VCAT over alleged trust account audit failures Court actions News alerts 17 September 2024 We’re taking disciplinary action against an estate agent who we allege deliberately failed to comply with her trust account audit obligations over four years. Showbag inspections help keep Melbourne Royal Show visitors safe News alerts 10 September 2024 Our inspectors have been examining showbags to ensure their contents are safe for visitors, ahead of the Melbourne Royal Show. Underquoting taskforce becomes permanent News alerts 31 August 2024 After operating successfully for 2 years, Consumer Affairs Victoria’s underquoting taskforce will now be established permanently. Light-up shoe charms and accessories - Public warning News alerts Public warnings 23 August 2024 Consumer Affairs Victoria Acting Director David Joyner has issued an urgent public warning about light-up shoe charms and accessories that contain button batteries. Previous Go to: 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 Page 2 of 10 Next
Taskforce issues $450K in fines for rental law breaches News alerts 28 October 2024 Consumer Affairs Victoria's Renting Taskforce has issued over 40 fines totalling $450,000 since starting.
Cranbourne estate agent facing VCAT over alleged failure to audit trust accounts Court actions News alerts 25 October 2024 A Cranbourne estate agent is facing disciplinary action for failing to have his company’s trust accounts audited for 4 years.
Tell us what you think about our financial counselling services News alerts 10 October 2024 Consumer Affairs Victoria is asking for your feedback on its financial counselling services.
Renting taskforce lands in Fitzroy News alerts 7 October 2024 Consumer Affairs Victoria’s renting taskforce carried out a blitz in and around the Fitzroy area on Saturday, as it continues its important role of checking that advertised rental properties meet mandatory minimum standards.
Take part in Renter Services Review News alerts 4 October 2024 Consumer Affairs Victoria is inviting renters and people living in retirement housing to take part in a review of our services.
Update in our Berkeley Living Retirement Village court action News alerts 25 September 2024 Our Supreme Court case seeking to recover in-going contributions paid by former retirement village residents is off to the High Court.
Macedon Ranges estate agent to appear at VCAT over alleged trust account audit failures Court actions News alerts 17 September 2024 We’re taking disciplinary action against an estate agent who we allege deliberately failed to comply with her trust account audit obligations over four years.
Showbag inspections help keep Melbourne Royal Show visitors safe News alerts 10 September 2024 Our inspectors have been examining showbags to ensure their contents are safe for visitors, ahead of the Melbourne Royal Show.
Underquoting taskforce becomes permanent News alerts 31 August 2024 After operating successfully for 2 years, Consumer Affairs Victoria’s underquoting taskforce will now be established permanently.
Light-up shoe charms and accessories - Public warning News alerts Public warnings 23 August 2024 Consumer Affairs Victoria Acting Director David Joyner has issued an urgent public warning about light-up shoe charms and accessories that contain button batteries.