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Welcome to Consumer Protection
The Consumer Protection Division of the Department of Commerce promotes consumer protection and fair trading in WA by:
- providing information and advice to consumers and traders about their rights and responsibilities;
- helping consumers resolve disputes with traders;
- investigating complaints about unfair trading practices;
- prosecuting unscrupulous traders;
- regulating and licensing some business activities; and
- developing legislation that protects consumers.
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Consumer Protection is now on Twitter and Facebook
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Quick links
- National safety campaign - blind and curtain cords
- Enquiries and complaints
- Landlords pack
- Motor vehicle repair business licence
- Consumer Protection media releases
- Better Trading
- Business name registration
- Register of Encumbered Vehicles (REVs)
- Council of Australian Governments COAG
- Important information for Christmas and Cocos (Keeling Islands)