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Holiday Travel Advice
NT Consumer Affairs wants you to have a holiday in the true sense of the word.
A new guide about renting in the Northern Territory
A new renting guide is now available for download. The guide provides landlords and tenants an overview of their rights and responsibilities under the Northern Territory Residential Tenancies Act.
Extension of Ban on Decorative Alcohol Fuelled Burners in the NT
The sale of these burners were banned by the NT Government on 23 December 2016 for a 60 day period to ensure Territorians were protected from these potentially dangerous goods.
Romance Scams
NT Consumer Affairs is warning consumers to be vigilant when engaging with strangers online around Valentine’s Day.
Decorative Alcohol Fuelled Burners Banned in the NT
An interim 60-day product safety ban on alcohol fuelled burners has immediately been put in place in the Northern Territory.
Don't let it get this hot in the Territory this Christmas
Michael McCormack, the Minister for Small Business has issued a draft notice for the imposition of an interim ban on decorative alcohol fuelled burners. These burners typically use ethanol as the fuel source and are used for decorative purposes.
Watch out for Christmas Con Men
This Christmas, do business with Santa Clause, not Santa Claws' selling cheap electrical equipment from the back of a van.
Indigenous consumers to put out the “not welcome” mat
On 8 December 2016, Minister Natasha Fyles with the NT Consumer Affairs Commissioner launched the "It's Ok to Walk Away" national Indigenous consumer awareness campaign.
Consumers Win Through Cooperation
Collectively Australia's consumer protection agencies saw more than $20 million in compensation and penalties paid in 2015-16.
Consumers with Disability Education Campaign
To mark the International Day of People with Disability on 3 December, consumer protection agencies have today launched a campaign to educate and empower consumers with disability when they buy goods and services under the new National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS).