Consumer rights and protection

Learn about your rights when buying a product or service, including repairs, replacements and refunds, product safety, warranties and guarantees.

Products and services

Buying products

Your rights and what to do if a product you purchased isn’t quite right.

Buying services

Know your rights, tips to be a savvy consumer and where to get help if things go wrong.

Travel

Advice on your consumer rights including flights, cruises, tours, accommodation and natural disaster-affected travel.

Vehicles

Your consumer rights when buying, selling and maintaining or repairing a vehicle in NSW.

Guarantees, contracts and warranties

Product and service guarantees in Australia, information about entering a contract, cancelling a service, warranties and unsolicited agreements.

Repairs, replacements and refunds

Australian consumer laws guarantee your right to repairs, replacements and refunds. You have these guarantees even if you don't have a warranty.

Product and service safety

Information and advice on product recalls, food and drink labelling, toy safety, gas and electrical safety requirements and reducing risks around the home.

Pricing

Information on price control, and clear and accurate pricing.

Scams and cybercrime

Types of scams and cybercrime, how to report them, getting help and tips to stay safe.

Advertising and product packaging

Advertising must be truthful and easy to understand by law. Learn about consumer rights for advertising and product labelling, as well as how to make a complaint. 

Debt collection

What to know if you’re approached by a commercial agent to collect a debt, repossess goods or serve legal documents.

Resolving issues

If you have a problem with a business or trader, these 3 steps may help you solve it.

Before you buy

Booking a holiday

Tips to plan your upcoming holiday, understand what you’re paying for and get the most out of your trip.

Buying a car

Things to consider and checks to complete when buying a vehicle in NSW.

Avoiding online pet scams

Four steps to ensure you don't get ripped off when buying a pet.

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