Help in your state or territory

Consumer protection in Australia is split between federal and state agencies. Find exactly who to call, what they handle, and how to reach them in your state.

NSW
New South Wales
6 agencies - last updated June 2026
NSW Fair Trading

Handles consumer complaints about traders, builders, real estate, and motor vehicles across NSW.

📞 13 32 20
Mon-Fri 8:30am-5pm
fairtrading.nsw.gov.au
NCAT Tribunal

Handles disputes up to $30,000 for consumer claims. Fast, cheap alternative to courts. No lawyer required for most hearings.

📞 1300 006 228
Filing fee from $38
ncat.nsw.gov.au
Energy and Water Ombudsman NSW

Free, independent dispute resolution for electricity, gas, and water complaints. Can order refunds and billing adjustments.

📞 1800 246 545
ewon.com.au
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Telecommunications Ombudsman

National body handling telco and internet disputes. Free for consumers. Can order credits, service fixes, and contract cancellations.

📞 1800 062 058
tio.com.au
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NSW Rental Bonds Board

Handles rental bond disputes, tenancy breaches, and rental scam matters. Can order return of wrongly withheld bonds.

📞 13 32 20
fairtrading.nsw.gov.au/rentals
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NSW Building Commission

For complaints about unlicensed tradespeople, dodgy builders, and construction disputes. Can investigate and suspend licences.

📞 1300 211 969
buildingcommission.nsw.gov.au
National bodies - available in all states
ACCC / Scamwatch

Competition, consumer law enforcement, and national scam reporting.

scamwatch.gov.au
ASIC

Financial products, investment scams, and unlicensed financial advice.

asic.gov.au
AFCA

Free, binding disputes with banks, insurers, and super funds.

📞 1800 931 678
ACSC / ReportCyber

Cybercrime, phishing, identity theft, and online fraud reporting.

cyber.gov.au
IDCARE

Free identity and cyber security counselling for scam victims across Australia.

📞 1800 595 160
Australian Federal Police

For criminal fraud, large-scale organised scams, and cross-border crime.

📞 131 237