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Consumer Protection WA @ConsumerWA

Consumer Protection, Government of Western Australia. Phone: 1300 30 40 54 Email: consumer@lgirs.wa.gov.au RTs do not equal endorsement.

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🚨 Quick! There’s still time to register to Seniors Connect! 🚨 Visit eventbrite.com.au/e/seniors-… or call on 6552 9598.
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Seniors Connect is fast approaching! 🏎 Don’t miss out on this exciting event filled with fun, guest speakers, and learning. Register on eventbrite.com.au/e/seniors-… or call us on 6552 9598.
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Come join the Great Southern Seniors Connect for a chat, some learning, and a light lunch. Register here 👉 eventbrite.com.au/e/seniors-… or call us on 6552 9598.
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Before hiring a professional painter, make sure they are registered! Only registered painting contractors can enter into contracts over $1,000. Find a registered painting professional or check if your painter is registered: ols.demirs.wa.gov.au/home
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How many times have you entered the mosh pit of online ticket sales queues only to leave disappointed? Soon you start to see tickets for re-sale at hugely inflated prices - these are ticket scalpers. We want you to dob 'em in! Learn how: commerce.wa.gov.au/announcem…
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BRAKE FAILURE | The Stokke YOYO 3 frame is being recalled as the brakes can fail when in use. There is a risk of serious injury to babies or young children if the pram/stroller’s parking brakes fail. @ACCCProdSafety recall notice for details: productsafety.gov.au/search-…
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Seniors Connect is a FREE event that we host to bring seniors together. It involves some fun activities, some food, and some interesting discussions from interesting people. eventbrite.com.au/e/seniors-… or call us on 6552 9598.
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Perth metro shoppers, trade in and prepare yourself for more opportunities to get those festive gifts. 🛍 Starting December 7, retail trading hours will be extended - giving you an extra 35 hours to shop for Christmas. Read more: commerce.wa.gov.au/publicati… #perthnews
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⛽️ ALERT- save $33 on a 60 litre tank of fuel. Motorists in Perth & Mandurah should fuel up before 6am tomorrow as prices will increase by over 33 cents per litre (cpl) to 191.2 cpl. Find cheap fuel near you 👉 commerce.wa.gov.au/announcem… #perthnews
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Eight varieties of Quest Carpets products do not comply with the mandatory fire rating for certain building types, including apartments, accommodation for the aged, offices, shops, factories and public buildings. Read the full recall notice : productsafety.gov.au/search-…
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RT @ACCCProdSafety: ⚠ Are you choosing, using, charging and disposing of your lithium-ion battery products safely? ➡ Discover our top tips…
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While the scammer hasn't put much effort into this text - our ScamNet team have received multiple reports about this message being received. Services Australia list known scams and encourage the public to report new ones via a dedicated email address: servicesaustralia.gov.au/myg…
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🔥 Last month a 12yo Vic boy suffered serious burns when his polyester jumper caught fire. ❗ Be cautious of clothing made from synthetic materials which melt upon ignition. ❗ Choose sleepwear that has a low fire danger label. ❗ Teach kids stop, drop, cover & roll.
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Our ScamNet team are urging people to be cautious as there is a concerning trend for scammers to impersonate genuine auto wreckers, and car and motorbike parts businesses. Commissioner Trish Blake explains what you need to look out for: commerce.wa.gov.au/announcem… #perthnews
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Those Black Friday sale emails are coming in thick & fast but our Product Safety team want you to be mindful of button battery and choking hazards when chasing a bargain. Learn more about button battery safety - productsafety.gov.au/consume…
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COMING IN 2025 | The retirement village reforms cover every stage of the retirement living experience, from finding the right village and living there, to when it eventually comes time to leave. Learn more about the changes: commerce.wa.gov.au/announcem…
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RT @ACCCProdSafety: ⚠ Don’t use batteries, products or chargers that are damaged or showing signs of failure. This could look like overheat…
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We’re visiting Albany in December to hold our free Seniors Connect Event. Expect to have some fun and meet new people while learning about topics of interest. eventbrite.com.au/e/seniors-… or call us on 6552 9598.
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⛽️ ALERT- save $35 on a 60 litre tank of fuel. Motorists in Perth and Mandurah should fuel up before 6am tomorrow as prices will increase by over 34 cents per litre (cpl) to 191.3 cpl. Find cheap fuel near you 👉 commerce.wa.gov.au/announcem… #perthnews
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COMING SOON | The Consumer Goods (Toppling Furniture) Information Standard 2024 commences on 4 May 2025. Furniture suppliers must make sure that they comply with the requirements of the mandatory information standard from this date. Learn more - productsafety.gov.au/busines…
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