Latest news Skip listen and sharing tools Filter by category All News alerts Industry updates Legislation updates Media releases Public warnings Enforceable undertakings Court actions Macedon Ranges estate agent permanently banned Court actions News alerts 8 October 2025 A Kyneton woman has been permanently banned from working as an estate agent after taking $193,000 of trust money. Taking action to protect trust account funds Court actions News alerts 24 September 2025 Poor management of trust accounts in the real estate industry is under the spotlight, with Consumer Affairs ÌÒÉ«ÊÓƵ taking action to protect consumers’ money. Property manager faces VCAT for client fund mishandling Court actions News alerts 11 September 2025 Daniel Cvetkoski allegedly took nearly $200,000 in client funds for his personal use. Car parts dealer set to face court Court actions News alerts 13 August 2025 The owner of an online car parts business is facing court for allegedly taking payments and then failing to provide the goods. Estate agent facing legal action for unprofessional conduct Court actions News alerts 4 August 2025 We are taking disciplinary action against an estate agent who allegedly failed to meet her auditing ÌÒÉ«ÊÓƵ with client funds, including home deposits and rent. Protecting homeowners from dodgy builders and tradespeople Court actions News alerts 1 August 2025 Austin Bongart is facing legal action for allegedly committing building work-related offences while trading as Aussie’s Concrete and Fencing Solutions. Shannakian Fine Jewellery faces criminal charges Court actions News alerts 29 July 2025 Shannakian Fine Jewellery and an employee are facing criminal charges for allegedly accepting more than $40,000 for high-priced items they failed to deliver to customers within a reasonable time, or at all. Estate agencies guilty of breaking renting laws Court actions News alerts 25 July 2025 Five real estate agencies have pleaded guilty to breaking ÌÒÉ«ÊÓƵ’s rental laws, following an investigation by Consumer Affairs ÌÒÉ«ÊÓƵ’s renting taskforce. Estate agency worker faces improper conduct allegations Court actions News alerts 11 July 2025 An estate agent’s representative is facing disciplinary action this month after allegedly using pressure sales tactics and lying to vulnerable homeowners. Protecting buyers from dodgy car sales Court actions News alerts 17 June 2025 Consumer Affairs ÌÒÉ«ÊÓƵ is pursuing legal action to protect consumers from car sellers who break the law. Go to: 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 Page 1 of 32 Next
Macedon Ranges estate agent permanently banned Court actions News alerts 8 October 2025 A Kyneton woman has been permanently banned from working as an estate agent after taking $193,000 of trust money.
Taking action to protect trust account funds Court actions News alerts 24 September 2025 Poor management of trust accounts in the real estate industry is under the spotlight, with Consumer Affairs ÌÒÉ«ÊÓƵ taking action to protect consumers’ money.
Property manager faces VCAT for client fund mishandling Court actions News alerts 11 September 2025 Daniel Cvetkoski allegedly took nearly $200,000 in client funds for his personal use.
Car parts dealer set to face court Court actions News alerts 13 August 2025 The owner of an online car parts business is facing court for allegedly taking payments and then failing to provide the goods.
Estate agent facing legal action for unprofessional conduct Court actions News alerts 4 August 2025 We are taking disciplinary action against an estate agent who allegedly failed to meet her auditing ÌÒÉ«ÊÓƵ with client funds, including home deposits and rent.
Protecting homeowners from dodgy builders and tradespeople Court actions News alerts 1 August 2025 Austin Bongart is facing legal action for allegedly committing building work-related offences while trading as Aussie’s Concrete and Fencing Solutions.
Shannakian Fine Jewellery faces criminal charges Court actions News alerts 29 July 2025 Shannakian Fine Jewellery and an employee are facing criminal charges for allegedly accepting more than $40,000 for high-priced items they failed to deliver to customers within a reasonable time, or at all.
Estate agencies guilty of breaking renting laws Court actions News alerts 25 July 2025 Five real estate agencies have pleaded guilty to breaking ÌÒÉ«ÊÓƵ’s rental laws, following an investigation by Consumer Affairs ÌÒÉ«ÊÓƵ’s renting taskforce.
Estate agency worker faces improper conduct allegations Court actions News alerts 11 July 2025 An estate agent’s representative is facing disciplinary action this month after allegedly using pressure sales tactics and lying to vulnerable homeowners.
Protecting buyers from dodgy car sales Court actions News alerts 17 June 2025 Consumer Affairs ÌÒÉ«ÊÓƵ is pursuing legal action to protect consumers from car sellers who break the law.