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 .
• See the Office of Fair Trading website for information on business rights and responsibilities .

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.