Fair Trading visits Muswellbrook
18 August 2010
Fair Trading Minister Virginia Judge is urging Muswellbrook consumers and traders to learn more about their rights and responsibilities during an upcoming Regional Access Program.
Ms Judge said Fair Trading staff would be carrying out compliance activities, business inspections and promoting consumer services in and around the Muswellbrook area from Monday 23 to Friday 27 August.
“The first Regional Access Program took place at Broken Hill in 1998,” she said.
“Over the past 12 years, these programs have played a vital role in educating communities about Fair Trading services.
“Regional Access Programs are run on a regular basis around the state and bring Fair Trading staff and services into communities, so consumers and traders know who they can turn to for advice or support.”
Ms Judge said Fair Trading inspectors would be carrying out a range of compliance activities, including checking licensing and business name compliance at motor dealers, travel agents, pawnbrokers and second hand dealers, as well as checking the safety of toys and baby products and the storage of spray paint cans.
“Compliance checks benefit local consumers, lead to better business practices and promote a strong working relationship between Fair Trading and traders,” she said.
“Local businesses and tradespeople will also benefit from attending presentations that focus on their areas of operation.
“Free information sessions are being held for associations, motor dealers and repairers, community support services, real estate agents and private landlords, youth, seniors and home builders.
“Topics covered will include consumer rights, tenancy information, buying a motor vehicle and financial literacy.
“Year nine and ten students from Muswellbrook High School will take part in a Revved Up program with information about buying, financing and maintaining a car.”
Ms Judge said educating the whole community was a vital part of the program.
“A Fair Trading information stand will feature at the Market Place Shopping Centre on Sowerby Avenue, Muswellbrook on 25 August between 9am and 5pm,” she said.
“Fair Trading will also be visiting playgroups and day-care centres, delivering product safety packs including information on safe toys, nursery furniture and baby products.
“Seniors Guides will be delivered to the local Meals on Wheels, for distribution among their clients in Muswellbrook, Merriwa, Denman and Scone.”
The Minister encouraged all residents to take advantage of the opportunity to learn more about the services and support offered by NSW Fair Trading.
The following information sessions are free and open to the public:
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Associations seminar: Monday 23 August from 6pm – 7.30pm at Muswellbrook RSL Club |
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Tenancy information session for Aboriginal consumers: Tuesday 24 August from 10am – 12noon at Ungooroo Aboriginal Corporation Singleton |
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Motor vehicle dealers seminar: Tuesday 24 August from 5.30pm – 6.30pm at Muswellbrook RSL Club |
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Motor Vehicle repairers seminar: Tuesday 24 August from 6pm – 7pm at Muswellbrook RSL Club |
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Support services consumer rights seminar: Wednesday 25 August from 10am – 12noon at Muswellbrook RSL Club |
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Tenancy CPD seminar for managing agents: Wednesday 25 August from 1.30pm – 3.30pm at Muswellbrook RSL Club |
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Tenancy information seminar for self managing landlords: Wednesday 25 August from 5pm – 7pm at Muswellbrook RSL Club |
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Seniors consumer rights and Scams seminar: Thursday 26 August 10am – 12noon at Muswellbrook Senior Citizens Hall |
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Builders home building CPD seminar: Thursday 26 August from 5pm – 7pm at Muswellbrook RSL Club |
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