Minister for Better Regulation Matt Kean announced the Consumers First package today which is a raft of reforms and initiatives that would put everyday people front and centre.
This includes cracking down on ticket scalping where computers are used to buy multiple tickets to big events and then sold at inflated prices.
The Minister spoke to WSFM about these reforms.
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.
Consumers are at the heart of a new plan announced today by the NSW Government.
Minister for Better Regulation Matt Kean said Consumers First was a package of reforms and initiatives that would put everyday people front and centre.
“Whether it’s dodgy real estate agents or reckless retirement village operators, I’ve had enough of consumers being taken for a ride,” Mr Kean said.
“It’s time to put consumers first and this package will do just that.”
THE State Government is preparing to tear up the business model of ticket scalpers who use computers to buy up the best seats at events purely to resell them for profit.
The intention to move against resale sites and so-called “bots” will be outlined by Fair Trading Minister Matt Kean today in a speech built around the rallying cry “consumers first”.
In the speech to department staff at Parramatta he will also urge them to help him restore public confidence shaken by revelations about rogue retirement villages and bodgy building certification.
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.
A new research project which aims to reduce the high rates of injury on farms has been announced by the NSW Government, to better understand attitudes and behaviours around quad bikes and their use.
Minister for Innovation and Better Regulation Matt Kean MP spoke to Prime News this week.
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.
A new research project which aims to reduce the high rates of injury on farms has been announced by the NSW Government, to better understand attitudes and behaviours around quad bikes and their use.
The NSW Government will also work closely with the Federal Government to improve existing quad bike safety systems after a joint meeting with Senator the Hon Michaela Cash, in Canberra last week.
More than 115 people have been killed in quad bike accidents on Australian farms since 2011, with 32 in NSW.
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.
