Issue Date:  -  Thursday, 4 April 2002

Consumers Have Their Say on New Act

The Department of Consumer and Employment Protection, working together with consulting firm Stamfords Advisors Consultants, wants to hear from those who are interested in the Review of the Residential Tenancies Act.

“The Government has arranged a number of public meetings to enable tenants, landlords, real estate agents, park home owners, caravan park operators, and other stakeholders to be consulted prior to making changes to the Act.

It is very important for us to hear the voices of everyone who wishes to contribute”, Consumer Protection Commissioner Patrick Walker said.

Public meetings will be held in Midland, Perth and Fremantle on:

Tuesday 9th April, 6pm - 8pm (Midland Town Hall, Great Eastern Highway, Midland, corner Spring Park Road)
Monday 15th April, 5.30pm - 7:30pm (State Library Theatre, Alexander Library Building, Francis Street, Northbridge)
Friday 19th April, 6pm - 8pm (Fremantle Town Hall, 8 William Street, Fremantle)

Places are limited, so please telephone 9282 0477 or email fliu@mft.wa.gov.au <mailto:fliu@mft.wa.gov.au> to register attendance.

Free copies of the Discussion Paper can be obtained in advance on telephone number 9282 0911 or by downloading from :
<http://www.fairtrading.wa.gov.au/about/discussions.shtml>

Further public meetings will be held and announced later in Port Hedland, Albany and Bunbury.

CLOSING DATE FOR SUBMISSIONS IS APRIL 26TH AT 5PM