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Title : A brief history of consumer protection in NSW
Description : Introduction to the history of consumer affairs in NSW.
Subject : consumer education
Author : corporateName=Office of Fair Trading; jurisdiction=NSW
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Web Page : http://www.fairtrading.nsw.gov.au/Youth/School_projects/ Brief_history_of_consumer_protection_in_NSW.html

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Title : Consumer Rights
Description : The objective of consumer protection law is to strengthen the position of consumers in their everyday dealings with suppliers of goods and services - who often have stronger bargaining positions
Subject : Consumer protection
Author : Australian Competition and Consumer Commission
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Web Page : http://www.accc.gov.au/content/index.phtml/itemId/3667

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Title : Preparing for a hearing
Description : You should be well prepared for your hearing. Carefully consider all the issues of your case and take time to gather all necessary information.
Subject : Building and construction, Consumer protection, Consumer Trader and Tenancy Tribunal, Motor vehicles, Representing yourself in court, Residential parks, Retirement villages, Strata title, Tenancy
Author : Consumer Trader and Tenancy Trubunal
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Web Page : http://www.cttt.nsw.gov.au/Dispute_resolution/ Preparing_for_a_hearing.html

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Title : Application Process in the CTTT
Description : The Consumer, Trader and Tenancy Tribunal has 8 Divisions with a specific application form for each Division.
Subject : Consumer protection, Consumer Trader and Tenancy Tribunal, Housing, Motor vehicles, Product safety, Residential parks, Retirement villages, Strata title, Tenancy, Tribunals
Author : Consumer Trader Tenancy Tribunal
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Web Page : http://www.cttt.nsw.gov.au/Applications/Application_process. html

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Title : Conciliation in the Consumer Trader & Tenancy Tribunal
Description : Although it is a voluntary process, the law requires the Tribunal to use its best endeavours to help both parties reach an agreement through conciliation before it can hear the case and make a decision. This is a .pdf file that requires Adobe Acrobat to be viewed.
Subject : Consumer protection, Consumer Trader and Tenancy Tribunal, Housing, Motor vehicles, Representing yourself in court, Residential parks, Strata title, Tenancy
Author : Consumer Trader Tenancy Tribunal
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Web Page : http://www.cttt.nsw.gov.au/pdfs/Resources/Publications/ Fact_sheets/conciliationfactsheet.pdf

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Title : Orders made in the CTTT
Description : After the Tribunal Member makes an order, both parties receive a typed copy of the order within 7 days after the hearing. If the Tribunal member reserved their decision, the orders and written reasons for the decision will be sent at a later date.
Subject : Consumer protection, Consumer Trader and Tenancy Tribunal, Motor vehicles, Residential parks, Retirement villages, Strata title, Tenancy
Author : Consumer Trader Tenancy Tribunal
Date Modified : 2002-02-01
Web Page : http://www.cttt.nsw.gov.au/Orders/Decisions_and_orders.html

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Title : Enforcement of Tribunal Orders (CTTT)
Description : To enforce a money order, contact the CTTT and ask for a certified copy of the order. The certified copy is then taken by you to a Local Court (or District Court for amounts over $60,000) for enforcement action.
Subject : Building and construction, Consumer protection, Consumer Trader and Tenancy Tribunal, Motor vehicles, Representing yourself in court, Residential parks, Retirement villages, Strata title, Tenancy
Author : Consumer Trader Tenancy Tribunal
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Web Page : http://www.cttt.nsw.gov.au/Orders/Enforcing_CTTT_orders.html

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Title : CTTT Hearing process
Description : After the parties are given an opportunity to conciliate and an agreement in not reached, the application will be heard. CTTT hearings are usually informal, but formal hearings can be held on request, where witnesses can be called.
Subject : Building and construction, Consumer protection, Consumer Trader and Tenancy Tribunal, Motor vehicles, Representing yourself in court, Residential parks, Retirement villages, Strata title, Tenancy
Author : Consumer Trader Tenancy Tribunal
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Web Page : http://www.cttt.nsw.gov.au/Dispute_resolution/ Hearing_process.html

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Title : Mobile Phones: Your health and Regulation of Radiofrequency Electromagnetic Energy
Description : The increased use of mobile phones in Australia and around the world has raised public interest in possible health issues associated with exposure to electromagnetic emissions. People are concerned about possible harmful emission from mobile phone handsets and bast stations.
Subject : Consumer protection, Environment, Health, Radio, Telecommunications
Author : Australian Communications & Media Authority
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Web Page : http://www.acma.gov.au/web/STANDARD//pc%3DPC_1786

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Title : Mobile Phones and contracts
Description : When signing up with a mobile phone company, you often commit to that company for a certain amount of time—e.g. two years. Depending on the terms and conditions of the contract you have signed, you may have to pay a penalty if you decide to leave part way through the contract.
Subject : Consumer protection, Contracts, Credit, Debt
Author : Australian Competition and Consumer Commission
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Web Page : http://www.accc.gov.au/content/index.phtml/itemId/3869/ fromItemId/3667

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