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Suppliers likely to be affected by proposed changes to the permanent ban on miniature motorbikes now have the opportunity to request a conference with the ACCC.

The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission has instituted legal proceedings in the Federal Court, Melbourne against Sontax Australia (1988) Pty Ltd.

South Australian Minister for Consumer Affairs Gail Gago has announced the South Australian Office of Consumer and Business Affairs is conducting an audit on cots as part of an Australia-wide strategy to ensure products are meeting safety regulations.

The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission has developed two free guides to help business who deal in consumer products to better understand product testing.

NSW Fair Trading Minister Anthony Roberts is urging consumers to check if they may have purchased a potentially dangerous children’s toy imported and sold through The Reject Shop stores nationally.

After extensive consultation, the ACCC has released voluntary guidelines for supplying children’s clothing with drawstrings.

Children have died or suffered serious injuries from entangling themselves on drawstrings on their clothing. But there are things you can do to keep your children safe.

NSW Fair Trading Minister Anthony Roberts today warned consumers to exercise caution when dealing with a variety store business convicted of selling dangerous children’s toys and unlabelled children’s sunglasses from two outlets in metropolitan Sydney.

Shopping online can offer benefits such as increased choice and convenience, but you need to remain vigilant about product safety when buying products online.

NSW Fair Trading Minister Anthony Roberts is urging consumers to check their hot water bottles following the voluntary national recall of 11 types of hot water bottle, sold exclusively through Sussan women’s fashion stores nationally since April, without mandatory warning labels.