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Consumer rights and protection
Learn about your rights when buying a product or service, including repairs, replacements and refunds, product safety, warranties and guarantees.
Going to court and mediation
Find out what to expect if you need to go to court in NSW to resolve a civil or criminal matter, or appear on a jury.
Housing and neighbours
Find out how to make a noise complaint and resolve disputes with your neighbours about trees, pets and retaining walls.
Latest legal and justice updates
Ministerial media release
As thousands of students across NSW have commenced the academic year this week at university, TAFE and other vocational education, NSW Fair Trading is reminding renters to keep their rental rights in mind before they sign on the dotted line.
Ministerial media release
The Minns Labor Government is supporting councils and councillors across NSW to work more closely with Aboriginal people, organisations and communities to help close the gap with the launch of a new toolkit developed in partnership with Local Government NSW and the Coalition of Aboriginal Peak Organisations (CAPO).
Media release
NSW Fair Trading has suspended the licence of real estate agent Deepak Bangarh for 60 days following an investigation finding he misrepresented selling prices, did not substantiate estimated selling prices, and was not passing on all offers of purchase to vendors, as required by law.
Ministerial media release
The Minns Labor Government will make Operation Shelter permanent, transitioning the unit to a rapid response capability within the NSW Police Force.
Ministerial media release
The Minns Labor Government’s partnership with SEEK Volunteer is connecting volunteers to their dream roles in record numbers, as part of the NSW Volunteer Recruitment Portal.
Recent legal and justice publications
Research
The 2022 Young People in Custody Health Survey (YPICHS) Report provides an up-to-date physical and mental health profile of the youth custodial population in NSW, with data gathered through face-to-face interviews, mental health, and cognitive and language assessments.
Fact sheet, Guide
This guide provides incident specific information about the support available through the Victims Support Scheme for victims of the Bondi Beach terrorist attack on 14 December 2025.
Fact sheet, Guide
If you’re a family member of someone who has died as a result of the Bondi Beach terrorist incident, we can assist you during this difficult time. You can contact Victims Services for free and confidential information, advice and referrals.
Form
Complete this statutory declaration if you are a nominated representative attending a Mental Health Review Tribunal hearing for a registered victim.
Guideline
Guidelines for the publication of regulatory actions taken by NSW Fair Trading, including the procedure for requesting changes to the NSW Fair Trading Name and Shame Register.