| Door to Door Traders |
The Bligh Government has regulated when door-to-door traders can drop in on you.
Many locals tell Steve about the number of door-to-door traders knocking on their doors. Some people report traders have been knocking on their doors at all hours of the day. Others report they have felt pressured into buying products or services they didn't want."Most door-to-door traders work for companies with responsible business practices and most people who knock on your door are simply doing their job" Steve said. Sometimes however salespeople can be persistent and it is hard to say no. It's also important that traders visit you during normal business hours. State legislation has recently changed which now restricts some of the activities of door-to-door salespeople. Trading laws now include:
When is Door-to-Door Trading Permitted Door-to-Door Trading is permitted only between the following hours:
Need help? If traders are calling at your home outside the allowable hours or you have agreed to purchase something that you do not want, call Steve's office on 4038 2800 as soon as possible |