Latest news Skip listen and sharing tools Listen Filter by category All News alerts Industry updates Legislation updates Media releases Public warnings Enforceable undertakings Court actions No more unsupported bond claims under new rental reforms News alerts 13 October 2026 New rental reforms come into effect in Victoria today, strengthening protections for renters and setting clearer requirements for rental providers and agents. New regulatory priorities released for 2026-27 News alerts 12 October 2026 Our regulatory priorities for 2026–27 are now available, outlining the key risks and issues we will focus on. Greater property price transparency for Victorian homebuyers News alerts 2 October 2026 Victorian homebuyers will have clearer price information when buying a home under new property sales and underquoting law changes. Locksmiths pay $80K for poor conduct Court actions News alerts 30 September 2026 A locksmith offering low-cost services and ‘free estimates’ has paid $80,000 in penalties and compensation. Estate agent suspended after CAV enforcement action Court actions News alerts 23 September 2026 Crystal Goni has been barred from practising for 6 months, after repeatedly failing her duties overseeing trust accounts. Agency fined, two others face court over late bond payments News alerts 22 September 2026 Consumer Affairs Victoria is cracking down on real estate agencies that lodge late bond payments. More than 300 showbags checked ahead of Melbourne Royal Show News alerts 11 September 2026 Visitors to the 2026 Melbourne Royal Show can enjoy showbags with confidence after Consumer Affairs Victoria completed its annual showbag safety inspections ahead of the show. YSF Motor Group under investigation News alerts Public warnings 10 September 2026 Victorians warned about buying a car from unlicensed trader YSF Motor Group. More advice, support and advocacy for Victorian renters News alerts 31 August 2026 Victorian renters will soon have access to more support services with the extension of Consumer Affairs Victoria’s Renting Taskforce and announcement of providers under the new Victorian Renter Rights Program. Tradie who failed to deliver convicted and fined Court actions News alerts 26 August 2026 A Ballan tradie who took thousands for uncompleted building work has been ordered to repay his customers. Go to: 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 Page 1 of 46 Next
No more unsupported bond claims under new rental reforms News alerts 13 October 2026 New rental reforms come into effect in Victoria today, strengthening protections for renters and setting clearer requirements for rental providers and agents.
New regulatory priorities released for 2026-27 News alerts 12 October 2026 Our regulatory priorities for 2026–27 are now available, outlining the key risks and issues we will focus on.
Greater property price transparency for Victorian homebuyers News alerts 2 October 2026 Victorian homebuyers will have clearer price information when buying a home under new property sales and underquoting law changes.
Locksmiths pay $80K for poor conduct Court actions News alerts 30 September 2026 A locksmith offering low-cost services and ‘free estimates’ has paid $80,000 in penalties and compensation.
Estate agent suspended after CAV enforcement action Court actions News alerts 23 September 2026 Crystal Goni has been barred from practising for 6 months, after repeatedly failing her duties overseeing trust accounts.
Agency fined, two others face court over late bond payments News alerts 22 September 2026 Consumer Affairs Victoria is cracking down on real estate agencies that lodge late bond payments.
More than 300 showbags checked ahead of Melbourne Royal Show News alerts 11 September 2026 Visitors to the 2026 Melbourne Royal Show can enjoy showbags with confidence after Consumer Affairs Victoria completed its annual showbag safety inspections ahead of the show.
YSF Motor Group under investigation News alerts Public warnings 10 September 2026 Victorians warned about buying a car from unlicensed trader YSF Motor Group.
More advice, support and advocacy for Victorian renters News alerts 31 August 2026 Victorian renters will soon have access to more support services with the extension of Consumer Affairs Victoria’s Renting Taskforce and announcement of providers under the new Victorian Renter Rights Program.
Tradie who failed to deliver convicted and fined Court actions News alerts 26 August 2026 A Ballan tradie who took thousands for uncompleted building work has been ordered to repay his customers.