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Scammers give love a bad name: Learn how to spot romance scam warning signs this Valentine’s Day
Ahead of Valentine’s Day this year, consumer protection agencies across Australia are reminding people of the warning signs and common behaviours of romance and dating scammers, advising consumers not to be complacent.
Be Safe this Summer
We want you to have a safe, happy and healthy summer. Many summer products can be unsafe if they are left unattended or are not used properly.
Tis the season to follow our Christmas shopping tips
With the peak shopping season in full swing, it’s easy to get caught up in the shopping and sales flurry. Before you click add to cart, follow our tips to ensure your shopping experience is merry and bright.
Scam Week 2022
Scams Awareness Week 2022 takes place 7-11 November.
Protect yourself from data breaches
Hackers are targeting large Australian businesses and successfully accessing large sets of personal data belonging to millions of Australians.
New ticket reselling information standard
The Australian Government has introduced a new event ticket reselling standard from 1 October 2022, which will help consumers make informed decisions when purchasing event tickets.
Tricks and treats to ensure a safe and spook-tacular Halloween
Halloween has become increasingly popular in Australia with many people using the occasion to dress up, decorate their house, and go trick or treating.
Cross Border Collaboration
The Chair of the Consumer Ministers Network, Andrea Michaels MP, South Australian Minister for Consumer Affairs, outlines the outcomes of a recent Consumer Minister Network meeting in her Media Release.
Fuel excise cut ends
The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) advises that from 29 September 2022, the full fuel excise will be reinstated resulting in an extra 25.3 cents per litre in taxes, and reminds consumers that significant savings can be made by shopping around for the best price available and by timing their purchases.
New advice about the LG ESS Battery Recall
Energy Storage System (ESS) Home Batteries are installed as part of a residential energy solar system which allows owners to capture and store energy from solar panels. It is important that all Territorians check their home batteries to see if their system uses one of the batteries under recall.