Alright, here’s the lowdown on the latest from down under—South Australia’s buzzing because some cheeky tradies are knocking on doors, promising the moon but delivering a handful of mud. The Malinauskas Labor Government’s sounding the alarm: watch out for these dodgy, unlicensed crafties. They’ve got the stats to prove it, with complaints about unlicensed tradies—think plumbers and sparkies—up by a sharp 20%.
It’s a classic bait and switch, tempting you with low costs but leaving a gaping hole in both your wall and wallet. And once they’ve made a mess, you’ll spend a pretty penny setting things right, way more than if you’d gone with a pro from the get-go.
Here’s a hot tip: always check for a tradie’s license like it’s your day job. Whether it’s a business card or their online ad, that license number should be up in lights. No number, no deal. If you want to dive deeper or if you need to drop a dime on a dodgy tradie, check out Consumer and Business Services for the full scoop.
Stay sharp; don’t let the smooth talkers with their tool belts take you for a ride.
