- ACT Office of Fair Trading - The main object of the Office is to provide information to consumers to make them informed and confident when making purchases.
- Australian Banking and Financial Services Ombudsman - An independent, non-government dispute resolution service dealing with disputes that individuals and small business have with their financial service providers.
- Australian Chamber of Commerce and Industry (ACCI) - Represents Australian businesses nationally and internationally.
- Australian Competition Tribunal - The Tribunal hears applications for review of certain determinations of the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission.
- Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) - The ACCC ensures that individuals and businesses comply with the Commonwealth competition, fair trading and consumer protection laws.
- Australian Consumers Association (ACA) - Non-profit organisation that tests products, lobbies government & business, and keeps consumers informed. Site contains consumer information such as product tests, scam warnings, and explanations of consumers' rights.
- Australian Securities and Investment Commission (ASIC) - ASIC enforces and regulates company and financial services laws to protect consumers, investors and creditors. Site includes forms, company information and publications.
- Centre for Credit and Consumer Law - The Centre, at Griffith University, conducts research and undertakes advocacy and collaborative projects to promote a fairer, safer, and more efficient marketplace, particularly for low income and vulnerable consumers.
- Consumer.gov.au - Official site of the Ministerial Council of Consumer Affairs. Contains information for consumers and business on legal rights and obligations.
- Consumers Online - The Commonwealth Government's One-Stop-Shop for Consumer protection information in Australia. Contains important information on consumer rights, product safety, scams, online shopping, and more.
- NSW Consumer, Trader and Tenancy Tribunal (CTTT) - The CTTT resolves commercial, consumer and tenancy disputes in NSW.
- NSW Office of Fair Trading - Provides information and assistance for consumer issues such as motor vehicles, home building and renovation, credit, property and tenancy issues, co-operatives, licensing, associations and business name registration, and more.
- NT Consumer Affairs - The Northern Territory Consumer Affairs sites objective to protect and promote consumers rights to safety, freedom of choice, information and a fair hearing whilst providing a range of services to the community to achieve a fair and equitable marketplace for consumers and traders. Includes links to council contacts, legislation and the Consumer Affairs Council.
- National Competition Council - Implements projects as requested by government such as competition reforms -site contains a number of reports, agreements and other documents.
- Product Recalls Australia - This site provides current product recall information to consumers. Includes a search facility and contact details for further information in Commonwealth and State government.
- SA Office of Consumer & Business Affairs - The OCBA exists to foster a fair, competitive and informed marketplace and to regulate defined business activities. Its functions include: Consumer Affairs/Fair Trading; Dispute Resolution; Product Safety; Tenancies; Births, Deaths and Marriages; Registration of Business Names and Associations; Consumer Education; Business Information.
- Tasmania Consumer Affairs and Fair Trading - The Office of Consumer Affairs and Fair Trading site provides advice and information to the public and business operators on matters affecting the interests of consumers. Potential breaches of legislation administered by the Office are also investigated.
- Victoria Consumer Affairs - The Consumer Business Affairs site is intended to inform the Victorian marketplace of ethical trading and consumer protection issues. Includes information on credit and debt, home and renting and shopping and services.
- WA Department of Consumer Protection Business Guides - Practical material covering topics such as pricing; refunds; contracts for sale; quotes; leases and advertising.
- WA Department of Consumer and Employment Protection - Information on consumer protection, labour relations, energy safety and WorkSafe.
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