The Territory Labor Government has appointed Sandy Otto as the Northern Territory's Consumer Affairs Commissioner.
Commissioner Otto has worked with NT Consumer Affairs for more than twelve years, with high level experience in fair trading operations, business management, human resources and media relations.
She was most recently the Territory's Acting Consumer Affairs Commissioner, after being appointed to Deputy Commissioner in 2013.
Commissioner Otto is dedicated to working with the public, and complaints handling to help Territorians achieve outcomes.
She carries her focus of protecting consumers through education and business engagement into the new role.
Quotes from Attorney-General and Minister for Justice, Selena Uibo:
"With more than a decade of experience with NT Consumer Affairs, Commissioner Otto brings a wealth of knowledge and dedication to the role.
"It's important that Territorians, no matter where they live, have access to consumer support.
"We are pleased to have Commissioner Otto in the role, leading a team that do incredibly important work to improve the lives of Territorians."
Quotes from Consumer Affairs Commissioner, Sandy Otto:
"I am very proud to have been given the opportunity to continue to lead the team of dedicated staff that provides Territorians with high quality advice and assistance.
"The consumer world is rapidly changing and we are becoming more than ever connected online.
"It's important that consumers understand their rights and what steps they should take to protect themselves. I am committed to ensuring the consumer rights of Territorians are upheld."
