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QLD Fair Trading Latest News: Court Outcomes and Business Warnings

The Queensland Office of Fair Trading publishes a latest news page providing links to media statements, social media channels, court outcomes, business warnings, and disaster advice. Court outcomes detail businesses subject to Fair Trading court action for not meeting obligations. The businesses and traders to avoid section lists entities the Office has issued public warnings about.

Media Statements Index — Fair Trading Enforcement, Consumer Warnings, and QCAT Leadership

The QLD Department of Justice news page aggregates multiple media statements including fair trading enforcement actions, consumer warnings, and personnel announcements. Notable enforcement items include a fencing company ordered to repay $200,000, a bedding and furniture retailer fined approximately $60,000, and multiple real estate agents convicted of fraud and misappropriation. Consumer warnings include advisories against commercial certificate-ordering sites and dodgy tradies.

Queensland Students Win $15k in Buy Smart Competition

The Queensland Office of Fair Trading announced the Buy Smart Competition, an educational program offering Queensland school students the opportunity to learn consumer literacy skills while competing for a share of over $15,000 in prize money for themselves and their schools. The program provides resources for teachers including guides, classroom presentations, and educational videos for students across upper primary, middle, and senior secondary year levels.