http://www.commerce.wa.gov.au/Media RSS Feed of Media Statements and news en-au Mon, 23 Nov 2009 08:50:39 +0800 120 online@commerce.wa.gov.au (Department of Commerce Online Services) http://www.commerce.wa.gov.au/Feeds/../Corporate/Media/statements/2009/November/Online_car_sellers_lose_money_.html 23/11/09 - Online car sellers in Western Australia have lost thousands of dollars to overseas scammers masquerading as buyers in an elaborate rip-off which also involves fake PayPal transactions. Mon, 23 Nov 2009 08:50:39 +0800 http://www.commerce.wa.gov.au/Feeds/../Corporate/Media/statements/2009/November/Online_car_sellers_lose_money_.html http://www.commerce.wa.gov.au/Feeds/../Corporate/Media/statements/2009/November/Supreme_Court_action_against_A.html 20/11/09 - The Supreme Court of Western Australia has endorsed an undertaking by an air conditioning business to stop making misrepresentations about the system he installs. Fri, 20 Nov 2009 14:03:12 +0800 http://www.commerce.wa.gov.au/Feeds/../Corporate/Media/statements/2009/November/Supreme_Court_action_against_A.html http://www.commerce.wa.gov.au/Feeds/../Corporate/Media/statements/2009/November/New_furniture_safety_standard_.html 19/11/09 - Consumer Protection is welcoming a new Australian standard to test the stability of furniture, which has been developed following the deaths of two children in WA. Thu, 19 Nov 2009 15:53:25 +0800 http://www.commerce.wa.gov.au/Feeds/../Corporate/Media/statements/2009/November/New_furniture_safety_standard_.html http://www.commerce.wa.gov.au/Feeds/../Corporate/Media/statements/2009/November/Wangara_inspection_campaign_re.html 19/11/09 - A WorkSafe inspection campaign of manufacturing workplaces in Wangara has revealed some good standards in occupational safety and health management, but many areas of concern. Thu, 19 Nov 2009 09:41:30 +0800 http://www.commerce.wa.gov.au/Feeds/../Corporate/Media/statements/2009/November/Wangara_inspection_campaign_re.html http://www.commerce.wa.gov.au/Feeds/../Corporate/Media/statements/2009/November/Successful_prosecutions_a_remi.html 17/11/09 - Four successful prosecutions in the courts this week have prompted a reminder from WorkSafe on the importance of demolition licences. Tue, 17 Nov 2009 16:16:33 +0800 http://www.commerce.wa.gov.au/Feeds/../Corporate/Media/statements/2009/November/Successful_prosecutions_a_remi.html http://www.commerce.wa.gov.au/Feeds/../Corporate/Media/statements/2009/November/Consultation_over_tenant_infor.html 13/11/09 - Consumer Protection is encouraging people who rent properties in WA, and those who let them out, to have a think about plans for a law change in relation to databases that contain details of tenants and their rental history. Fri, 13 Nov 2009 16:23:42 +0800 http://www.commerce.wa.gov.au/Feeds/../Corporate/Media/statements/2009/November/Consultation_over_tenant_infor.html http://www.commerce.wa.gov.au/Feeds/../Corporate/Media/statements/2009/November/WA_trader_found_guilty_of_unfo.html 13/11/09 - A WA trader has been found guilty of promising to supply air conditioning units which would be able to heat homes as well as cool them when he had no means to deliver as promised Fri, 13 Nov 2009 16:08:07 +0800 http://www.commerce.wa.gov.au/Feeds/../Corporate/Media/statements/2009/November/WA_trader_found_guilty_of_unfo.html http://www.commerce.wa.gov.au/Feeds/../Corporate/Media/statements/2009/November/Avon_Valley_focus_of_Consumer_.html 13/11/09 - Consumer Protection officers will be visiting the Avon Valley later in November approaching retailers, car dealers, real estate agents, local associations and charities to discuss consumer issues and educate and assist traders. Fri, 13 Nov 2009 10:40:15 +0800 http://www.commerce.wa.gov.au/Feeds/../Corporate/Media/statements/2009/November/Avon_Valley_focus_of_Consumer_.html http://www.commerce.wa.gov.au/Feeds/../Corporate/Media/statements/2009/November/Cyclone_contingency_plans_shou.html 16/11/09 - WA?s cyclone season has officially begun, and businesses throughout the North-West of the State have been reminded to ensure contingency plans are established and in operation. Mon, 16 Nov 2009 07:33:37 +0800 http://www.commerce.wa.gov.au/Feeds/../Corporate/Media/statements/2009/November/Cyclone_contingency_plans_shou.html http://www.commerce.wa.gov.au/Feeds/../Corporate/Media/statements/2009/November/Transport_company_fined_over_u.html 12/11/09 - A Bibra Lake transport company has been fined a total of $30,000 over an incident in which a worker?s legs were crushed under the wheels of a truck trailer. Thu, 12 Nov 2009 10:02:18 +0800 http://www.commerce.wa.gov.au/Feeds/../Corporate/Media/statements/2009/November/Transport_company_fined_over_u.html http://www.commerce.wa.gov.au/Feeds/../Corporate/Media/statements/2009/November/WorkSafe_to_examine_constructi.html 12/11/09 - WorkSafe will conduct an inspection program of construction sites in the South-West region next week. Thu, 12 Nov 2009 08:12:20 +0800 http://www.commerce.wa.gov.au/Feeds/../Corporate/Media/statements/2009/November/WorkSafe_to_examine_constructi.html http://www.commerce.wa.gov.au/Feeds/../Corporate/Media/statements/2009/November/Fuel_price_advice_for_Perth_dr.html 12/11/09 - Fill up today or tomorrow if you want to pay less for your petrol ? that?s the advice from FuelWatch. Thu, 12 Nov 2009 08:10:22 +0800 http://www.commerce.wa.gov.au/Feeds/../Corporate/Media/statements/2009/November/Fuel_price_advice_for_Perth_dr.html