NSW Fair Trading

The NSW consumer protection regulator. Creating a competitive and fair marketplace for the NSW community.

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Who we are

We are the NSW consumer protection regulator.

We safeguard consumer rights, regulate specific industries, occupations and consumer transactions, and advise traders on fair and ethical business practices.

Our role includes regulation, education, compliance and enforcement.

Learn more about who we are

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Your rights and responsibilities

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Renting

What renters and landlords need to know about renting a home, including how to start or end a tenancy, get repairs done or get a bond back, and what to do if things go wrong.

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Strata and property

Information on buying and selling property and living in strata, including information on resolving issues in strata schemes

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Consumer rights and protection

Information from Fair Trading about your rights and what to do if a service you purchased isn’t quite right.

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Buying and selling a car

Advice and information from NSW Fair Trading about your consumer rights when buying, selling and maintaining or repairing a vehicle in NSW.

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Charitable fundraising

All you need to know about raising funds for a charitable purpose.

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Community gaming

Information on community gaming activities and trade promotions to help promote business and raise money for charity.

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Other industries we regulate

NSW Fair Trading’s regulatory priorities outline the specific areas and consumer harms we aim to address proactively.

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Get licences and qualifications

Apply for, vary or renew a licence, check credentials, or get information about qualifications and assessment processes.

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How we regulate

Find out about our responsibilities as a regulator to ensure business complies with the law, and how we meet those responsibilities.


Contact NSW Fair Trading

Online: Complaints and enquiries

Phone: 13 32 20 (Monday to Friday, 8:30am-5pm)

In-person: find a service centre

Follow NSW Fair Trading

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