Events, tickets and ticket scalping

There are laws in place to protect your rights when buying tickets in WA.

Pets

You are protected by the Australian consumer laws when you buy a pet.

Travel

Holidays can be expensive so it is always a good idea to compare travel packages as well as the cost of individual flights, trips and hotel accommodation.

Choosing a fitness service

Many fitness suppliers offer a trial pass or allow you to pay per visit, so you can see if their service is right for you.

Cooling-off and cancelling fitness services

In Western Australia, consumers can cancel fitness services at any time by letter or email. You do not have to give notice in person.

Fitness businesses

Fitness suppliers and services must follow the WA Fitness Industry Code of Practice. 

Funerals

There are rules for funeral directors to follow to help consumers compare funeral packages or manage a pre-paid funeral contract.

Selling funerals

Funeral directors operating in WA must follow pricing and contract rules when offering funeral services.

Engineered Stone

A ban on the manufacturing, supply, processing and installation of engineered stone benchtops, panels and slabs will commence throughout Australia.

The Sharing Economy

The sharing economy is an online marketplace run by platform operators which connects consumers with people who have goods or services to sell, hire or rent.

House, pet or baby sitting service providers

Under the Australian Consumer Law, a business that provides a house sitting, pet sitting, baby sitting or cleaning service must meet service guarantees.

House, pet or baby sitting services

Under the Australian Consumer Law, a business that provides a house sitting, pet sitting, baby sitting or cleaning service must meet service guarantees.