If you are thinking of renting out a granny flat it is important to understand which tenancy laws may apply as this will determine both your rights and your responsibilities. In Western Australia, a person renting a granny flat could be a tenant under the Residential Tenancies Act 1987 or a lodger...

Consumer Protection was seeking the views of the community as part of a review of laws that regulate residential parks in Western Australia. Status: Closed Closed: 12 September 2014 UPDATE: 2016 Final report - DRIS Background The purpose of this review was to assess the effectiveness of the...

Consumer Affairs Australia and New Zealand (CAANZ) sought stakeholder views on their experiences with unfair contract terms in standard form contracts being offered to small businesses and how best to protect small businesses against such terms. CAANZ drafted a consultation paper and a fact sheet...

Finding the cheapest fuel near you is easy and fast with FuelWatch The FuelWatch interactive map shows fuel prices available near you, making it simpler to find the best deal. Prices shown on FuelWatch are the standard cash price exclusive of any discounts or charges, such as shopper docket...

The ministers with responsibility for the Department of Mines, Industry Regulation and Safety.

Protection for pet owners When you buy a pet, you are protected by the same consumer laws that apply to most purchases. If something is not right with your pet, you have rights that extend beyond the point of sale. Contact the breeder or seller immediately to discuss the issue and seek a solution...

Have you seen an advert and felt it sounded too good to be true? We have created our own ads which help you see the tricks scammers use to lure you into losing confidence and money. Heartbroken: Ripped off Dating and social media sites can be fun but they are also places where con artists can lure...

If you would like to help raise awareness of our 'look for this symbol' campaign, we are happy for you to link to our pages on this website. T he following conditions must be met: Links to should be pointing to: www.commerce.wa.gov.au/consumer-protection/car-servicing-and-repairs Links must be...

Consumer Protection regularly seeks public opinion on the review and development of both state and national legislation.

The positioning of furniture and equipment at a workstation directly impacts your posture, so it is essential that workstations are set up to meet the needs to the user.Equipment and furniture needs to be adjustable to ensure that employees can minimise the risk of musculoskeletal injury from...