Fair Trading news
Find ministerial media releases, departmental news and updates for NSW Fair Trading.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
$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.
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.
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.
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.
Making renting fairer in NSW
The Minns Labor Government will ensure tenants have a free and convenient way to pay their rent, as part of its comprehensive package to build a fairer rental market.