The NSW State Government is getting the most dangerous toys off the streets.
Minister for Innovation and Better Regulation Matt Kean MP said it only takes minutes for a child to choke.
Dozens of unsafe toys are being seized by Fair Trading Officers in the lead up to Christmas.
Minister for Innovation and Better Regulation Matt Kean MP said retailers face fines of up to $550 if Fair Trading find them selling these toys.
Department of Fair Trading have seized potentially deadly toys in a pre-Christmas blitz on more than 1,000 retailers in Sydney.
Minister for Innovation and Better Regulation Matt Kean MP said if you are a retailer selling these dodgy toys we will come after you.
The Department of Fair Trading has destroyed hundreds of thousands of dollars of dodgy phone chargers and accessories. The products posed a danger to consumers and were not legal for sale.
Department of Fair Trading Officials have destroyed more than $118,000 worth of dodgy phone chargers and accessories from an outlet called Phone City. Minister for Innovation and Better Regulation Matt Kean MP says the products pose a risk of electrocution.
Minister for Innovation and Better Regulation Matt Kean announces the Consumers First Package.
The Minister spoke to 2SM today about the new package.
Minister for Innovation and Better Regulation Matt Kean MP wants to put an end to the practice of companies using computers to buy up tickets to big events and selling them at inflated prices.
The Minister spoke to Channel 7 today.
The Minister for Innovation and Better Regulation Matt Kean MP wants to make sure consumers come first. Department of Fair Trading will now be releasing statistics on the most complained about companies to protect consumers. You can check the Complaints Register on the Department of Fair Trading website to see who has made the list.
The Minister spoke to A Current Affair today.
Almost 40 per cent of people who have bought goods or services online experienced problems with their purchase, according to a recent NSW Fair Trading survey. About half the issues related to goods being delivered late or damaged, or not arriving at all. Other common problems included faulty products; items being different to those advertised; and unexpected charges. Those who purchased from overseas also reported a lack of clarity about currency; high shipping costs; communication issues; and fraudulent use of their credit card.
Almost 40 per cent of people who have bought goods or services online experienced problems with their purchase, according to a recent NSW Fair Trading survey.
Minister for Better Regulation Matt Kean said more than 1100 people participated in the online survey, with 39 per cent saying they’d had problems with a purchase made within Australia.
After being elected as Member for Hornsby in March 2011, I have embarked on many initiatives that the community and I see as pivotal issues for Hornsby. I see and understand the needs of the community and am proud to play my part.
