Consumer Issues
The Office of Consumer and Business Affairs (OCBA) oversees the protection of consumers by ensuring compliance with relevant laws, such as the Fair Trading Act 1987. No matter where, what or how consumers buy, hire or lease goods or services in South Australia, they are entitled to a fair deal and reasonable satisfaction.
OCBA provides information and assistance about important purchases and dispute resolution with traders.
Information on the OCBA website includes
- Smart shopping
- Building and renovating a home
- Buying and selling a home
- Buying a used car
- Money matters
- Consumer protection regulation
- Making a complaint
- Banned and dangerous goods
To find out more visit www.ocba.sa.gov.au/consumeradvice.
Scams
The Office of Consumer and Business Affairs also keeps detailed records of scams.
To find out more visit www.ocba.sa.gov.au/scams.
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