Fair Trading news
Find ministerial media releases, departmental news and updates for NSW Fair Trading.
A better, fairer system for renters as the Minns Labor Government’s rental reforms come into effect
A new era in stability and security for renters starts today with three key changes coming into force as a result of the Minns Labor’s Government’s reforms to make renting fairer in NSW.
Licences cancelled to protect strata consumers
NSW Fair Trading has cancelled the licences of Result Strata Management Pty Ltd and its General Manager Michael Lee and permanently disqualified both from operating in the strata sector in NSW.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Sydney man fined more than $470,000 for unlicensed and uninsured building work
A Sydney man has been hit with a $473,000 fine after being found guilty of more than 40 breaches involving unlicensed and uninsured residential building work for four consumers in 2022.
Beware of fundraising scams and donate responsibly following cyclone
As communities impacted by ex-Tropical Cyclone Alfred begin clean-up and recovery efforts, there are warnings today to remain vigilant against potential fundraising scams to ensure you’re not wasting your donation.
NSW leads the way in tackling rent bidding
Latest data from the Minns Labor Government’s Rental Taskforce has revealed solicited rent bidding via listing platforms has been virtually stamped out.