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Preceding authorities

Legislation was not enacted in Western Australia until the 1970s. The names and dates of preceding authorities: :Ministry of Fair Trading (1993-01-01 - 2001-07-01) :Ministry of Consumer Affairs (1988-01-01 - 1993-01-01) :Bureau of Consumer Affairs (1975-01-01 - 1983-01-01) :Consumer Protection Bureau (1972-01-01 - 1975-01-01)

External links

Government of Western Australia website

Department of Consumer and Employment Protection website

References

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Consumer A consumer is a person or a group who intends to order, or uses purchased goods, products, or services primarily for personal, social, family, household and similar needs, who is not directly related to entrepreneurial or business activities. T ...

2009 disestablishments in Australia Government agencies disestablished in 2009