Consumer Protection WA

Our amazing Community Education Officer Phuong our dynamic Digital Content Officer Leilani, just hit the scene at the Culturally and Linguistically Diverse Jobs Expo hosted by City of Stirling (Western Australia) 🎉 They connected with job seekers and shared the exciting opportunities available in Consumer Protection and DEMIRS. 🌟 A huge thank you to the City of Stirling for having us! 💪✨

There've been a number of concerning consumer complaints about local businesses denying paper receipts & instead requesting personal information to issue proof of purchase electronically. Commissioner Trish Blake explains your rights: https://lnkd.in/gcVSjqdU

⚠️ Tiny but deadly: Don’t let button batteries haunt your Halloween! In Australia, button batteries have tragically claimed the lives of children. These small but dangerous batteries can cause severe burns if swallowed or inserted into the nose, mouth, or ear. 🕯️ Common Halloween products like jack-o-lanterns, fake candles, wands, and masks may have unsecured battery compartments, putting kids at risk. Keep your little ghouls safe this Halloween! 🎃 Always check that battery compartments are secure with a screw and keep batteries out of reach. Learn how to protect your family 👉 https://lnkd.in/gM4kEbQB

Was great to share information at the Department of Communities, Youth Action Plan launch yesterday along with Department of Energy, Mines, Industry Regulation and Safety colleagues from WorkSafe WA,Wageline and MARS program.

🎃 Don’t turn Halloween into a real scare! 🎃 If your business sells spooky Halloween items, make safety a top priority. 🛑 Button batteries are a serious risk to kids and must comply with Australia’s safety standards—non-compliance could cost you big! 💀 Selling face paint, makeup kits, or fake blood? Make sure they meet ingredient labelling requirements to keep everyone safe. Stock safe products and stay compliant! 🛍 For all the details, visit the websites below: Button batteries: https://lnkd.in/gASqAYTs Cosmetics: https://lnkd.in/gXHA7TjB

🎃 We've been shopping for Halloween! But what we found was SCARY... Inspections have been carried out on online purchases and in physical stores - many items have likely breached Australia's strict product safety laws. Potential issues included glow in the dark rings, finger lights, and LED lights without secure button battery compartments or internationally recognised safety symbols; make-up, fake blood, and face stickers without mandatory ingredient labelling; and children's nightwear missing the required flammable safety warnings. Further assessment of the potentially non-compliant items will now be undertaken to reach a formal determination, with possible action to follow. Read more tips on detecting unsafe products: https://lnkd.in/gCz4ip6q

Breaking news: Tacx NEO Bike Plus Trainer RECALLED 🚨 There is a risk of serious burns and/or property damage if the power supply board on this bike overheats and catches fire. Until an appropriate remedy is available, make sure your bike is unplugged from power, especially if you plan to use it. You might also be entitled to a refund or replacement. Read more 👉

Influencers can sometimes use sneaky tactics to disclose they were paid, given gifts, or provided with other incentives to create a post. Find out how this sometimes-predatory behaviour can get you into trouble. Commissioner's Blog: Under the influence | Department of Energy, Mines, Industry Regulation and Safety (commerce.wa.gov.au)

⚠ Our friends at NSW Fair Trading are warning consumers to avoid dealing with online trader T & R International Pty Ltd. Further info 👇

According to the ACCC, Perth is the lowest priced capital city for ULP this June quarter. ⛽ Get low petrol prices by using FuelWatch. This could save you up to $1,300 per year. Read the quarterly report 👉 https://lnkd.in/g9H6f9VU Visit FuelWatch 👉 https://lnkd.in/dvgmXwq