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The following are media releases issued by the Office of Regulatory Services.

2012

Slam Scams

2011

Public Warning - Safety Compliance Pty Ltd - Issued by Australian Competition & Consumer Commission
New Liquor Fees Licence Fees Announced
Public Warning - Building Ghosting
Urgent Safety Warning - Recall of Baby Dummies - Issued by NSW Fair Trading
Warning of Scam Calls from 'Ministry of Justice'
Treadmill Warning
Don't Lose Your Rent

2010

Christmas Toy Survey
Dangerous Christmas Products
Plastic Bag Ban Passed by Assembly
ACT Moves to Ban Plastic Bags
ACT Fair Trading Week
Consumer Fraud Awareness
Novelty Cigarette Lighters Banned
Canberrans Urged to be Wary of Scams
Retailers Embrace Eggs Labelling Legislation

2009

Launch of Blind Cord Safety
Fake Rental Bonds or Share Accommodation
Defective Baby Dummies
Fraudulent Land Titles Searches
Consumer Warning Jason Humble of Humblewaters Pools & Spas Pty Ltd
Faulty Dishwashers a Potential Fire Hazard

2008

Recall of Faulty Dishwashers
'Once in a Lifetime' Holiday Scam Warning
Nightclub Penalised
'White Van Scam' in the ACT
Fire Footbags Banned in the ACT
Caribbean Holiday Scam Warning
Draft Fitness Industry Code Released
Public Warning About Premier Fencing
Scam Warning on Rental Bonds

2007

Commissioner Launches 'Consumer Guide for ACT Seniors' and 'Write it - Right it'
On Street Sales Cost Car Dealer $2,500
Consumers Warned of Computer Tutor Deals
ACT Fair Trading is Victim of Email Scam
Hi-Class Gardening Services Don't Measure up to Their Name
StoresOnline
StoresOnline Return to Canberra Chasing New Partners
Puppies too Good to Be True

2006

ASIC Bans Darren Penn from Being Company Director
'Surviving Debt' Will Help People With Financial Problems
Flexirent Deals Require a Long Hard Look
Pedigree Dog Buyers are Sold a Pup
Monash Man Floored by City Style Tiling
Imported Mobiles Another Confusion for Consumers
Prepaid and Call Plans No Protection Against Premium Services
2006 Arrangements for Purchase of Fireworks
Scammers are Phishing in Canberra
On Mother's Day, all that Glitters Deserves a Close Look
Consumers Urged to Check Out Electronic Price Scamming
Watch This Roof - Watch Penn's Promises
Commissioner for Fair Trading Warns Consumers about Vibe Kitchens and Edwin Mack
Scams that Promise the World only to Deliver Problems

2005

Know Your Rights if Things go Wrong
Dangerous Toys Withdrawn from Sale in ACT
In the Wake of Indonesian Airline Collapse, Commissioner for Fair Trading Provides Advice to ACT Consumers
Real Estate Employee Registration Deadline Approaching Fast
Phone Account Scam Rings Alarm Bells
Commissioner Urges Canberra Consumers to Repel the Pirates of the Caribbean
Wayne Kelly Trading as Premier Fencing Named in Public Warning Statement Issued by ACT Commissioner for Fair Trading
au is the Place to Shop
Microsoft Money Give Away Just Another Hoax
ACT Fair Trading Inspectors Detect Non-Compliant Trailers
Community Warned of UNAIDS Email Scam
Knees Knocked as Court Rules in Favour of Curtain People
Claims Filed in Magistrates Court see ACT Office of Fair Trading Nail Deceptive Dickson Manicurist
Commissioner for Fair Trading Defends ACT Credit Laws
Consumers Warned of Dangers from 'Melody Magic' Novelty Candle
ACT Office of Fair Trading Legal Action puts Fencers to the Sword
Warning to the Community about Hot Water Bottle Safety
Infringement Notice Issued to Licensed Fireworks Seller
StoresOnline Warning from ACT Fair Trading Endorsed by ACCC Legal Actions
2005 Arrangements for Purchase of Fireworks
The StoreOnline Free Lunch Leaves a Bad Taste
Infra-Pay Email Offer Another Dangerous Scam
Showbags Inspected at 2005 Royal Canberra Show
Warning for Would be Speedo Flickers

2004

Consumers Warned as Dodgy Roof Painters Return to Canberra
Bicycle Recall Emphasises Cycle Safety
Car Jacks Recall Highlights Safety Issues
New Real Estate Laws Take Full Effect
Commissioner for Fair Trading Naming Action Endorsed by Fisher & Paykel
Real Estate Agents Licence Renewals
Consumers Warned to Avoid Appliance Repairer Trevor Karlsson
Consumers Warned of Hoax Emails
Consumers Urged to be Cautious About Home Security
OFT Applauds Chronicle Readers for Chain Letter Response
Be Legal - Don't join the Chain Gang
First Licences Approved for Consumer Fireworks Sales
Public Urged not to use Fireworks on Public Land
Fitness Centre Contracts Clarified by Court Decision
Email Scam Targets Bank Customers
Motor Vehicle Dealers Fined for Sales Outside Licensed Area
Consumers Continue to be Harmed by Contract Conditions
Consumer Refund Rights and Wrongs
National Consumer Day Promotes the Rights of ACT Consumers
Landmark Decision Against Liquor Retailer
Bank Account Scam Hits Canberra
Pre-Packaged Goods Sellers on Notice

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