Latest news Skip listen and sharing tools Listen Filter by category All News alerts Industry updates Legislation updates Media releases Public warnings Enforceable undertakings Court actions Protecting homeowners from dodgy builders and tradespeople Court actions News alerts 1 August 2025 Austin Bongart is facing legal action for allegedly committing building work-related offences while trading as Aussie’s Concrete and Fencing Solutions. Shannakian Fine Jewellery faces criminal charges Court actions News alerts 29 July 2025 Shannakian Fine Jewellery and an employee are facing criminal charges for allegedly accepting more than $40,000 for high-priced items they failed to deliver to customers within a reasonable time, or at all. Estate agencies guilty of breaking renting laws News alerts 25 July 2025 Four real estate agencies have pleaded guilty to breaking Victoria’s rental laws, following an investigation by Consumer Affairs Victoria’s renting taskforce. Winter underquoting blitz targets Hume News alerts 22 July 2025 Property auctions in the City of Hume were targeted by Consumer Affairs’ underquoting taskforce over the weekend. Estate agency worker faces improper conduct allegations Court actions News alerts 11 July 2025 An estate agent’s representative is facing disciplinary action this month after allegedly using pressure sales tactics and lying to vulnerable homeowners. Melbourne rooming house operator faces charges News alerts 9 July 2025 Susan Trinh, director of Impactz Pty Ltd, is facing court on charges of operating a rooming house without a licence. Renting taskforce returns to Melbourne's southeast for inspections News alerts 30 June 2025 Rental properties in the Clayton area were the focus of Consumer Affairs' renting taskforce recently to check they're safe, secure and fit for renters to move into. Free support now available for rental disputes in Victoria News alerts 23 June 2025 Victorian renters and rental providers now have a fast and free service to help resolve simple rental disputes. Protecting buyers from dodgy car sales Court actions News alerts 17 June 2025 Consumer Affairs Victoria is pursuing legal action to protect consumers from car sellers who break the law. VCAT cancels licence of Hallam estate agent News alerts 10 June 2025 A real estate agent with a history of mishandling clients’ money has lost his licence to practise for 12 months. Go to: 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 Page 1 of 12 Next
Protecting homeowners from dodgy builders and tradespeople Court actions News alerts 1 August 2025 Austin Bongart is facing legal action for allegedly committing building work-related offences while trading as Aussie’s Concrete and Fencing Solutions.
Shannakian Fine Jewellery faces criminal charges Court actions News alerts 29 July 2025 Shannakian Fine Jewellery and an employee are facing criminal charges for allegedly accepting more than $40,000 for high-priced items they failed to deliver to customers within a reasonable time, or at all.
Estate agencies guilty of breaking renting laws News alerts 25 July 2025 Four real estate agencies have pleaded guilty to breaking Victoria’s rental laws, following an investigation by Consumer Affairs Victoria’s renting taskforce.
Winter underquoting blitz targets Hume News alerts 22 July 2025 Property auctions in the City of Hume were targeted by Consumer Affairs’ underquoting taskforce over the weekend.
Estate agency worker faces improper conduct allegations Court actions News alerts 11 July 2025 An estate agent’s representative is facing disciplinary action this month after allegedly using pressure sales tactics and lying to vulnerable homeowners.
Melbourne rooming house operator faces charges News alerts 9 July 2025 Susan Trinh, director of Impactz Pty Ltd, is facing court on charges of operating a rooming house without a licence.
Renting taskforce returns to Melbourne's southeast for inspections News alerts 30 June 2025 Rental properties in the Clayton area were the focus of Consumer Affairs' renting taskforce recently to check they're safe, secure and fit for renters to move into.
Free support now available for rental disputes in Victoria News alerts 23 June 2025 Victorian renters and rental providers now have a fast and free service to help resolve simple rental disputes.
Protecting buyers from dodgy car sales Court actions News alerts 17 June 2025 Consumer Affairs Victoria is pursuing legal action to protect consumers from car sellers who break the law.
VCAT cancels licence of Hallam estate agent News alerts 10 June 2025 A real estate agent with a history of mishandling clients’ money has lost his licence to practise for 12 months.