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Ministerial media release
26 December 2024

Know your rights this shopping season and bag a bargain not a return regret

With the Boxing Day sales launching today, NSW Fair Trading is encouraging shoppers to be savvy about their rights before they hit the stores or start clicking ‘add to cart’.

News
4 December 2024

Strata Hub introduces exciting new updates for users

The Strata Hub's latest updates, set to be delivered on 10 December, will deliver a range of enhancements to the application for people who live, own, or work in strata schemes in NSW.  

Ministerial media release
1 December 2024

NSW Fair Trading inspectors begin pre-Christmas blitz as firefighters issue holiday season warning

The NSW Government is warning retailers to be on alert and urging the community to heed fire safety advice to avoid a visit from firefighters this festive season.

Ministerial media release
25 November 2024

Consumers urged to choose quality batteries this sale season after record number of fires

The NSW Government is warning consumers about the potential dangers of buying poor quality lithium-ion battery powered products as gifts this holiday season, which may pose a fire risk.  

Ministerial media release
20 November 2024

New strata laws introduced to protect owners and make strata living easier

The Minns Labor Government has introduced its third wave of strata reforms to the NSW Parliament today, continuing its work to confront the state’s housing challenges and address cost of living pressures.

Ministerial media release
4 November 2024

Nation-first Information Standard for lithium-ion e-bikes and e-skateboards

In an Australian first, NSW Fair Trading is set to introduce an Information Standard for lithium-ion battery-powered e-micromobility products, as it powers up its nation-leading effort to protect consumers from safety risks posed by the increasingly popular devices. 

Ministerial media release
29 October 2024

$4 million extra funding for improved access to advice and advocacy for tenants as part of plan to make renting fairer

The Minns Labor Government is further supporting tenants across NSW when they need it most, with a funding boost to the Tenants Advice & Advocacy Services.

Ministerial media release
25 October 2024

Minns Labor Government passes most significant rental reforms in a decade

The Minns Labor Government has passed the most significant rental reforms in over a decade in the NSW Parliament.

Ministerial media release
15 October 2024

Minns Labor Government to cap rent increases at one per year

The Minns Labor Government will cap rent increases to one per year under reforms to rental laws to be introduced into NSW Parliament today.

Departmental Release
14 October 2024

New laws commence to address issues facing land lease communities

NSW residents living in land lease communities are now better off under changes to how these communities are regulated.

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