CONSUMER AFFAIRS

"All of us are consumers. All of deserve the right to be protected against fraudulent or misleading advertisements and labels, the right to be protected against unsafe or worthless drugs and other products, the right to choose from a variety of products at competitive prices."

US President John F. Kennedy, presenting the world's first consumer bill of rights to the US Congress - March 15, 1962.

	Our rights as consumers exist to ensure we get the best possible deal in the marketplace and receive goods and services exactly as promised by traders. Our rights exist to protect us all from unfair business practices. The following sites are designed to better equip Australian consumers with the right 'know-how' to survive a highly competitive marketplace.
	Government consumer agencies Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) - Federal government Australian Securities and Investment Commission Victorian Office of Fair Trading and Business Affairs NSW Department of Fair Trading SA Office of Consumer and Business Affairs WA Ministry of Fair Trading Northern Territory Office of Consumer Affairs and Fair Trading Queensland Consumer Affairs Tasmanian Office of Consumer Affairs and Fair Trading ACT Consumer Affairs Bureau Ministerial Council on Consumer Affairs - All states council
	Other Government sites JobWatch
	Other consumer sites Internet ScamBusters - lists the top scams throughout the world Australian Consumers Association Financial and Consumer Rights Council (Vic) Financial Counselling Service Southern (Vic)