About NSW Fair Trading

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

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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.

Implementing and enforcing the laws in NSW relating to

Real estate and property

Providing support for renting, home building and renovating, and strata.

Charities

Implementing rules and processes around raising funds for charitable purposes in NSW.

Consumer protection

Supporting and protecting consumer rights in NSW.

Incorporated associations, co-operatives and funeral funds

Providing support for starting or running associations, co-operatives and funeral funds.

Automotive

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

Community gaming

Implementing rules around community gaming activities and trade promotions.

Providing regulatory functions and services for

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The community

NSW Fair Trading supports the NSW community to exercise their consumer rights.

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Businesses and rental providers

NSW Fair Trading ensure that businesses and rental providers do the right thing.

We fund assistance and advocacy services for consumers and renters experiencing vulnerability. We also administer a number of funds and schemes including Rental Bonds, Retail Bonds, the Property Services Compensation Fund, the Motor Dealers and Repairs Compensation Fund, and the Newsagents Assistance Fund.

Our leadership team

Natasha Mann

NSW Fair Trading Commissioner
Deputy Secretary, Fair Trading and Regulatory Services

About the NSW Fair Trading Commissioner

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John Minns

NSW Strata and Property Services Commissioner

About the Strata and Property Services Commissioner

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John Tansey

NSW Fair Trading Executive Director, Policy and Delivery

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Trina Jones

NSW Rental Commissioner

About the Rental Commissioner

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Suzanne Crowle

NSW Fair Trading Executive Director, Operations

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Mary Snell

Deputy General Counsel

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