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      Information on FuelCheck TAS - the free fuel price monitoring online service and mobile app. Includes android and iOS download options.

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      Information for fuel retailers on FuelCheck TAS - the real time fuel price monitoring system in Tasmania

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      Your consumer rights relating to refund, repair or replacement

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      Information on pre-paid funerals, agreements, trusts and prepaid funeral businesses

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      New online rental bond management system

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      Guidance on boarding premises in Tasmania, including regulatory requirements and operating standards.
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      Guidance on buying and selling property in Tasmania, including auctions, real estate agents, consumer protections, and financial assistance for consumers affected by construction company failures.
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      Information for consumers undertaking building or renovation projects, including installing solar panels, understanding requirements and resolving building disputes.
    • Caravan parks

      Provides general information about caravan and holiday parks, standards and national accreditation

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      Outlines general information on retail leases including Code of Practice for Retail Tenancies, bonds, end a lease and resolving disputes

    • Retirement villages

      Outlines general information on retirement villages including definitions, operator contractor requirements and resolving disputes

    • Private power poles

      Information for owners of private power poles in Tasmania

    • Residential Parks

      Information for long term caravan park residents and park owners about the Residential Parks Act 2026. Understand agreements, fees, sales of dwellings, park rules, disputes and consumer protections in Tasmania.

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    • Gas Standards and Safety

      Information for trades, professionals and home owners on gas standards and safety in Tasmania

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      Information for trades, professionals and home owners on electrical standards and safety in Tasmania

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      Information on Continuing Professional Development (CPD) in Tasmania

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      Apply for, renew, update and cancel a licence; add an occupation to a licence; replace a licence card: if you are an owner builder, building services provider, electrician, plumber, gas-fitter, auto gas-fitter, security and investigation agent, motor vehicle trader, or conveyancer

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      Search for a licensed trade or building services provider, conveyancer, motor vehicle trader, security agent or asbestos licence holder.

    • Proving your identity in Tasmania

      Information on documents you can use when proving your identity in Tasmania

    • Co-operatives

      Apply to register a co-operative and find the forms, publications and reports that are necessary to submit annual returns and run a co-operative.

    • CPD (Continuing Professional Development)

      CPD - Continuing Professional Development

    • Licence registration accreditation fees

      Fees for licensing, registration, building and plumbing product/service accreditation,security agents, motor vehicle traders, conveyancers, working with vulnerable people, incorporated associations and cooperatives

    • Personal Information Protection Statement

      Department of Justice / CAT Personal Information Protection Statement

    • Occupational Licensing (Building Services Work) Determination

      Administrator's Determination on Building Services Work 2019. Determination for building services providers. Supersedes the Scheme for Accreditation of Building Practitioners 2008.

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      Collecting for charities in Tasmania

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      Information on applying for a trade-based licence or to register to work with vulnerable people in Tasmania

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      List of current legislation administered by Consumer Affairs Tasmania

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      Complete list of all fees administered by Consumer Affairs Tasmania

    • Other consumer protection and legal services

      Links to other consumer protection and legal service providers

    • Newsletter

      The monthly newsletter provides updates and information for consumers, businesses and tradespeople, and has replaced Connections magazine.

    • Occupational Licensing Determinations

      Forms, determinations, publications and reports for builders and tradespeople

    • Guide to renting in Tasmania

      Explains the rights and responsibilities for tenants, property owners and agents when renting a residential property in Tasmania

    • Sample letter consumer trader

      Sample letter consumers can use as a guide to write a letter to a trader about problems with a product or service

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Before forming a co-operative

  • What is a co-operative

    Definition of a co-operative

    What is a co-operative

  • What can a co-operative do

    Information on the types of activities that a co-operative may do

    What can a co-operative do

  • Should you form a co-operative

    Things to consider before forming a co-operative

    Should you form a co-operative
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