Minister for innovation and better regulation

Property developers could be made to find building certifiers through a lottery system where three are chosen at random, under a proposal aimed at removing conflicts of interest in the construction industry in NSW.

An options paper to be released today by the state government has proposed three ways to remove “dodgy” deals between major developers and certifiers who have, in some rare cases, given buildings the all-clear before they are ready.

“It is ridiculous that developers can choose their own certifiers,” Better Regulation Minister Matt Kean said.

An online dog food supplier has featured on the latest NSW Fair Trading Complaints Register, with a mixed bag of other companies appearing on the list.

Minister for Better Regulation Matt Kean said online pet supplies retailer dogfood.com.au received 10 complaints from pet owners who were dissatisfied in their dealings with the trader.

“The August Complaints Register should give shonky retailers a well-deserved shock, and encourage them to lift their game,” Mr Kean said.

Reforms will be introduced into State Parliament which would see some charities allowed to run sweeps and bingo games without a permit.

Minister for Innovation and Better Regulation Matt Kean MP says the new gaming laws would apply to organisations raising less that $30,000.

Local small business owners gathered last week at Magpies Waitara for the annual Small Business Networking night.

Hosted by Member for Hornsby Matt Kean MP, the Homsby Chamber of Commerce and Small Biz Matters.

This is the fifth year this event has been held. Also in attendance was Homsby Shire Mayor Philip Ruddock and several Homsby Shire Councillors. 'it is a great opportunity for business owners to mingle and make connections with other Hornsby companies." Mr Kean said.

Minister for Innovation and Better Regulation Matt Kean MP speaks to Richard Glover on ABC regarding new residential tennancy laws.

Landlords in NSW will be restricted to one rental price increase each year under new laws being introduced into Parliament today. Renters will also be able to make minor alterations to their homes.

Minister for Innovation and Better Regular Matt Kean MP says imposing restrictions will prevent fatality behaviour by landlords.

A Deniliquin-based tyre and wheel fitting company has been fined $300,000 after a 49 year old worker was killed when changing a wheel on an industrial vehicle.

Minister for Better Regulation Matt Kean said Haconby Pty Ltd was sentenced in the Sydney District Court for failing to ensure correct safety procedures were followed, and failing to properly train its staff to carry out the work.

A tyre and wheel fitting company, based in Deniliquin in southern NSW, has been fined $300,000 following the death of a worker.

Minister for Innovation and Better Regulation Matt Kean said proper training needs to be a priority.

NSW Fair Trading is taking action against Android Enjoyed in the NSW Supreme Court after hundreds of consumer complaints and after the retailer topped the complaints register five times.

Android Enjoyed is a Hong Kong-based e-commerce business that sells electronic goods, including mobile phones, tablets and cameras.

NSW Minister for Better Regulation Matt Kean said Fair Trading had started injunction proceedings against Android Enjoyed's parent company Digital Marketing and Solutions Pty Ltd and its director Yuen Ho Wong.

NSW Fair Trading is taking action against the director of Android Enjoyed.

Minister for Innovation and Better Regulation Kean said consumers deserve better.