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. FuelWatch reports that, from 6am tomorrow (Wednesday 5 April 2023), the average price of regular unleaded petrol (ULP) will increase by 24 cents per litre (cpl) to...

Appeal to WA tenants and landlords to claim outstanding bond money More than $4 million being held, waiting to be returned to rightful owners Free, quick and easy online process to search for and claim money owed Tenants and landlords in WA are being urged by Consumer Protection to check for unclaimed bond money which currently totals $4.15 million. The funds are being held by the Bond...

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. FuelWatch reports that, from 6am tomorrow (Wednesday 29 March 2023), the average price of Perth’s regular unleaded petrol (ULP) will increase by 25 cents per litre...

Every cent counts during the current cost of living crisis, so it can come as a shock to discover extra fees or charges have been added to a purchase before checkout, or tacked on to the receipt after paying. Hidden fees may come in a number of disguises, so it’s important to know what to look for and understand your rights to avoid spending more than you’d initially planned. Pre-selected extras...

WA Government has partnered with IDCARE to deliver 20 Cyber Resilience Outreach Clinics, with a focus on remote and regional areas Western Australians lost a record total of almost $16 million to scams in 2022 Report scams and suspicious activity to WA ScamNet to warn the community The McGowan Government has joined forces with Australia and New Zealand's national identity and cyber support...

Vehicle sales contracts must state the new five per cent max. cancellation fee Infringement notices served on dealer for using old contract with the higher fee Zero tolerance with dealers who continue to use outdated and illegal contracts Consumer Protection is cracking down on motor vehicle dealers in WA using incorrect or outdated sales contracts which state a cancellation fee that is higher...

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. FuelWatch reports that, from 6am tomorrow (Wednesday 15 March 2023), the average price of regular unleaded petrol (ULP) will increase by over 22 cents per litre (...

Whether you need a qualified tradesperson to tackle a home project or a handyman for a quick repair, it’s important to know the operator you’ve hired is trustworthy and reliable. While the majority of tradies do the right thing, we are contacted by disgruntled consumers about the minority that don’t. In the past 12 months, we have received 579 complaints about those working in trades industries,...

Buying a pet is a decision many people make with their hearts as well as their heads, meaning it can be a particularly devastating experience when things go wrong with a new companion. The issues we hear about can vary – from new pets with significant health issues or not matching their description (such as size or pedigree), to breeders taking upfront deposits for litters that are never born...

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. FuelWatch reports that, from 6am tomorrow (Wednesday 1 March 2023), the average price of Perth’s regular unleaded petrol (ULP) will increase by over 23 cents per...

The State Government has approved four extra hours of trading for general retail shops in the Perth metropolitan area on each of the upcoming Monday public holidays - Labour Day, Easter Monday, Western Australia Day and King’s Birthday. The extension to permitted opening times means general retail shops will be able to trade any time between 8am and 6pm on Monday, 6 March 2023 (Labour Day),...

State Government campaign launched to empower new pet owners to understand their consumer rights 186 consumer complaints received about issues with new pets in the last three years Almost $30,000 total successfully refunded to complainants from 2020 to 2022 Commerce Minister Sue Ellery today launched a new pet buyer awareness campaign promoting Western Australians' rights when purchasing a pet,...