Monica Smit and Reignite Democracy Australia to face court
The director of an advocacy group, who allegedly conducted a fundraiser while not registered, will face the Magistrates’ Court of Victoria later this month.
View ArticleDebt collector charged for unlawful practices
A Melbourne debt collector and his business are facing more than a dozen charges after allegedly using tactics to recover debts that are banned in Victoria.
View ArticleAndrew Valk and his blind/shade businesses – Legal action
A business owner whose awning installation company is the focus of a public warning notice after ignoring orders to close, is now operating under a new business name.
View ArticleConveyancer facing ban for allegedly misappropriating millions
A conveyancer who allegedly misused more than $4.6 million in client funds is facing a possible ban from the industry after Consumer Affairs Victoria launched disciplinary action against her.
View ArticleBarry Plant Manningham facing underquoting charges
A Melbourne real estate agency is facing criminal charges for allegedly failing to provide a reasonable estimated selling price on an Ivanhoe townhouse.
View ArticleUnregistered builder to face court on multiple charges
An unregistered Melbourne builder is facing criminal charges after allegedly accepting more than $100,000 in payments from consumers for building services he did not provide.
View ArticleSunshine agency fined over $200,000 for unlicensed trading
Kamn Real Estate has been convicted and fined over $200,000 for unlicensed trading after Consumer Affairs Victoria took legal action.
View ArticleFurniture maker fined
Furniture maker Ben Purchase has been fined $4000 without conviction, after pleading guilty to failing to comply with requirements to provide information as part of our investigations into his business.
View ArticleMonica Smit and Reignite Democracy Australia convicted
Advocacy group director Monica Smit and her organisation, Reignite Democracy Australia Pty Ltd (RDA), have been convicted in the Melbourne Magistrates’ Court on charges related to running an...
View ArticleAgent facing suspension over missed trust account audits
A Williams Landing real estate agency and its director are facing disciplinary action after failing to audit their trust accounts.
View ArticleSpringvale estate agent faces permanent ban from industry
The Director of Consumer Affairs Victoria has warned real estate agents to comply with their trust account responsibilities or face serious legal consequences, as a Springvale agent faces being...
View ArticleDebt collector convicted
A Melbourne debt collector who threatened, harassed, and misled debtors has been convicted and fined $15,000 after pleading guilty in the Melbourne Magistrates’ Court.
View ArticleShade Solutions Australia owner fined for failure to stop operating
The Melbourne Magistrates’ Court fined business owner Andrew Valk yesterday after he pleaded guilty to failing to respond to a compulsory notice by the due date and continuing to trade.
View ArticleDebt collector Panthera Finance Pty Ltd charged
Consumer Affairs Victoria has taken legal action against a major debt collector for allegedly operating in Victoria while prohibited.
View ArticlePreston furniture maker charged
Bespoke furniture maker Ben Purchase and his business have been charged over allegedly accepting payment for goods and not supplying them within a reasonable time.
View ArticleEstate agent at VCAT for alleged rental bond breaches
We’re taking action in VCAT against an estate agent who allegedly accessed and misused rental bonds funds.
View ArticleEstate agency and director fined for misusing trust funds
A western suburbs estate agency and its director have been fined and reprimanded for misusing over $30,000 in trust account funds.
View ArticleFormer estate agent Justin Scavo jailed for mishandling client funds
A former estate agent who misused over $180,000 in trust account funds was sentenced to 4 months in prison and a 2-year Community Corrections Order in the County Court yesterday.
View ArticleAgent banned from industry for rental bond breaches
A real estate agent who accessed and misused rental bonds funds has had his licence to practice cancelled for 5 years.
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