On 23 December 2016 the Federal Court ordered Valve Corporation (Valve) to pay penalties totaling $3 million for breaching the Australian Consumer Law. Valve is one of the world’s largest online game retailers and operates the Steam game distribution platform. In March 2016, the Court found that Valve had breached the Australian Consumer Law by…
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Enjoy Safe and Legal Fireworks Displays
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The Palaszczuk Government is reminding Queenslanders to stay safe over the festive season by enjoying only safe and legal fireworks displays. Minister for State Development and Minister for Natural Resources and Mines Dr. Anthony Lynham said while fireworks added enjoyment to the celebrations, watching an organised public fireworks display was a much safer option than…
$2 Million to Help Reduce Sediment Wash off into Great Barrier Reef and Moreton Bay
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A new $2 million Queensland Government program will aim to reduce the amount of sediment washing off building and construction sites and flowing into the Great Barrier Reef and Moreton Bay. Environment Minister Dr. Steven Miles said the Palaszczuk Government has provided funding to deliver a four-year urban development erosion and sediment control program through…
$26 Mill Upgrade for Brisbane’s Northshore Hamilton Streets
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A $26 million upgrade of the streets of Northshore Hamilton will include more than 14kms of integrated separated cycle track built alongside Remora Road, Macarthur Avenue and Hercules Street. Minister for Main Roads and Road Safety Mark Bailey said that around 78 jobs will be created during the construction phase of the projects due to…
WA skin cancer prevention program receives funding boost
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A skin cancer prevention program targeting young West Australian surfers has been boosted by more than $288,000 in Healthway funding, as new data highlights big drops in WA youth melanoma rates. Announcing the funding today, Health Minister John Day said the research showed the importance of promoting the SunSmart message to young people involved in…
Something to Remember During the Sales
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In 2015-16, Consumer Affairs Victoria was contacted more than 3,600 times regarding refunds and returns, more than 10,000 times about defective goods and more than 400 times about gift cards. Acting Minister for Consumer Affairs Lily D’Ambrosio explained that if you buy or receive a gift that turns out to be faulty you are entitled…
Fifteen new mobile base stations switched on
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Fifteen new mobile base stations have been switched on in time for Christmas under the Coalition Government’s Mobile Black Spot Program. The new base stations have been constructed at Nethercote, Nerriga, Bentley and Coffee Camp in New South Wales, Coalstoun Lakes, Somerset Dam, Adavale and Glastonbury in Queensland, Minyip and Marnoo in Victoria and Rosa…
ACT Bans Portable Decorative Ethanol Burners and to approve Segways on footpaths
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Minister for Justice and Consumer Affairs, Shane Rattenbury has announced an immediate 60-day ban on the sale of portable decorative ethanol burners. “The interim ban now means that retailers and online traders based in the ACT must take the banned products off their shelves or delete them from online catalogues and cease sales immediately,” Mr.…
Double Demerit Points Enforced in the ACT
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ACT Minister for Police and Emergency Services, Mick Gentleman, is urging motorists to drive safely over the 2016 festive period and warns that ACT Policing will be targeting those that choose to do the wrong thing. The Minister explained that double demerit points are effective from the first instance on Friday, 23 December 2016 until…
Are You Choosing Australian Seafood This Christmas?
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Commonwealth fisheries, Assistant Minister for Agriculture and Water Resources, Anne Ruston is encouraging Australians to remember sustainable, local seafood when planning your Christmas menu this year. Minister Ruston said that the warmer weather is perfect for enjoying just one of the many seafood options caught in Commonwealth-managed fisheries. “Whether it’s deepwater flathead on the BBQ…