Fair trading laws in your state or territory

Australian Capital Territory

• The ACT Office of Regulatory Services administers the ACT Fair Trading Act 1992. This website provides information on codes of practice and other business guides for traders.

New South Wales

• The NSW Office of Fair Trading administers the NSW Fair Trading Act 1987. Fair Trading's Running a business webpage provides business operators with information about how to trade fairly in New South Wales.

Northern Territory

• Consumer and Business Affairs administers the NT Consumer Affairs and Fair Trading Act. Find information on trader issues such as advertising, business tenancies, disposal of uncollected goods and product safety.

Queensland

• The Qld Office of Fair Trading administers the QLD Fair Trading Act 1989. The Good Business Guide provides a general understanding of business rights and obligations.

South Australia

• The SA Office of Consumer and Business Affairs (OCBA) administers the SA Fair Trading Act 1987. The selling to customers page provides businesses with information on fair trading laws, advertising, handling complaints and warranties.

Tasmania

• Consumer Affairs and Fair Trading administers the Fair Trading Act 1990. Their website has publications covering many aspects of fair trading.

Victoria

• Consumer Affairs Victoria administers the Victorian Fair Trading Act 1999. Publications are available to assist businesses in giving the best deal in the marketplace.

Western Australia

• Consumer Protection administers the WA Fair Trading Act 1987.
• The Consumer Protection Business Services website covers issues such as product safety and responsibility, lay by sales, complaint handling and other customs relations matters.
• Read Consumer Protection's The Fair Trading Act: a guide for the fair trader (PDF, 0.06MB) for assistance in understanding your responsibilities as a business.