SA: Product safety ban on portable ethanol burners
Portable decorative ethanol burners are now banned from sale in South Australia with recent serious injuries reported throughout Australia increasing concerns about their safety.
View ArticleQLD: Ethanol Burners
An interim ban interim ban on the sale of unsafe ethanol burners was imposed on 21 December 2016.
View ArticleQLD: Ethanol Burners
An interim ban interim ban on the sale of unsafe ethanol burners was imposed on 21 December 2016.
View ArticleDecorative burners on notice ahead of national ban
The Minister for Small Business Michael McCormack has issued a national proposed ban notice for certain types of decorative alcohol fueled burners, also known as ethanol burners.
View ArticleVIC: Product safety ban on portable ethanol burners
Portable decorative ethanol burners have been banned from sale in Victoria, with recent serious injuries reported throughout Australia raising concerns about their safety.
View ArticleACT: Ban on Portable Ethanol Burners
The ACT have imposed an interim ban on the sale of ethanol burners on 22 December 2016.
View ArticleNT: Decorative Alchohol Fuelled Burners Banned in the NT
Decorative alcohol fuelled burners designed for table-top use are the subject of an immediate 60-day interim product safety ban throughout the Northern Territory. The ban will remain in place while the...
View ArticleTas: Ban on portable decorative ethanol burners
An interim ban on portable decorative ethanol burners has been enacted in Tasmania.
View ArticleNSW: Warning about the use of inflatable air loungers in water
NSW Fair Trading is warning consumers against using inflatable air loungers in water following reports of near drownings.
View ArticleVic: Warning about the use of inflatable air loungers in water
Consumer Affairs Victoria is warning consumers against using inflatable air loungers in water following reports of near drownings.
View ArticleKeeping kids’ soccer goals safe
Moveable soccer goals, which are subject to a safety standard due to the risk of toppling over, have been reviewed by the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC).
View ArticleDecorative alcohol fuelled devices
National interim banOn 16 March 2017, the Minister for Small Business, the Hon Michael McCormack MP, announced an interim ban on the supply of certain decorative alcohol fuelled devices, also known as...
View ArticleToppling furniture and televisions: Anchor them and save a child’s life
Tragically, up to two children die every year from furniture or TVs toppling over.Toppling furniture and TVs also cause hundreds of serious injuries each year. Accidents can happen in the blink of an...
View ArticleSA: Product safety ban on portable ethanol burners
Portable decorative ethanol burners are now banned from sale in South Australia with recent serious injuries reported throughout Australia increasing concerns about their safety.
View ArticleStay safe when using ‘occy straps’
The Minister for Small Business, the Hon Michael McCormack MP, has made a new safety standard for elastic luggage straps.
View ArticleVIC: Product safety ban on portable ethanol burners
Portable decorative ethanol burners have been banned from sale in Victoria, with recent serious injuries reported throughout Australia raising concerns about their safety.
View ArticleNSW: Anchor furniture to keep our kids safe
Today, NSW Fair Trading and other consumer affairs agencies across the country are launching a campaign to ensure parents and carers know how to protect their children and prevent a serious accident...
View ArticleTakata airbag recalls affecting Australian consumers
A number of car recalls have been announced in Australia for Takata front passenger and driver airbags.There have been injuries and deaths from faulty Takata airbags overseas. There have been no...
View ArticleKids’ nightwear safety boosted by new product standard
Children's nightwear has a new safety standard, with highly-flammable garments excluded from sale and better labelling for fire warning, Small Business Minister Michael McCormack says.
View ArticleE-cigarette companies to pay penalties
The Federal Court found that each of Joystick, Social-Lites and Elusion contravened the ACL by making representations that their products did not contain harmful carcinogens and toxins, when this was...
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