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15 April 2025

Supreme Court finds ZeroBonds product would offend residential tenancy laws

Renters in New South Wales have been handed yet another major win after the Supreme Court ruled a product designed to replace traditional rental bonds does not comply with the State’s tenancy laws.

Ministerial media release

15 April 2025

Honouring our Anzacs: Trading restrictions come into effect to better represent the deep significance of Anzac Day

Retailers across the state are reminded of changes to Anzac Day trading restrictions to ensure people can take part in events throughout the day to commemorate veterans and their service to our country.

Ministerial media release

11 April 2025

Showbags given green light for 2025 Royal Easter Show

Families heading to the Sydney Royal Easter Show can rest easy knowing this year’s showbags are child friendly with NSW Fair Trading inspectors testing the nearly 400 bags to make sure the toys and cosmetic items meet strict standards.

Ministerial media release

24 March 2025

NSW Government’s Rental Taskforce intervention results in almost $50,000 in refunds for renters

The Minns Labor Government’s Rental Taskforce has hit the ground running, with a recent investigation into incorrect charges for rental background checks resulting in almost $50,000 being returned to renters.

Ministerial media release

20 March 2025

Consumers urged to check it or forget it following ex-Tropical Cyclone Alfred

Communities recovering from the impacts of ex-Tropical Cyclone Alfred are being reminded to stay vigilant when it comes to arranging repairs or building work with tradespeople.

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