The Australian Government has passed the Competition and Consumer Amendment (Unfair Trading Practices) Bill 2026, which introduces new consumer protections under the Competition and Consumer […]
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Things may not always go to plan with a product or service purchased from your business or for your business. The Australian Competition and Consumer
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Following a review of the Australian Consumer Law (ACL) in 2017 and several changes to the law since 2018, on 1 July 2021 the financial
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The NSW Civil & Administrative Tribunal has recently dismissed a claim by a long-term casual occupant (the Applicant) for partial refund of occupation fees due
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Following feedback by the Association and other stakeholders earlier this year, CAANZ has recently published guidance for businesses on the meanings of ‘safe’ and ‘durable’
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There are two new developments at the NSW Civil and Administrative Tribunal (NCAT) that are important for members – a new form to help parties request an
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On 26 October 2018 a number of further changes to the Australian Consumer Law commenced. This includes: Clarifying the consumer guarantees in relation to transport
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Legislation has passed Federal Parliament to increase maximum financial penalties under the Australian Consumer Law (ACL). Among other changes, the Treasury Laws Amendment (2018 Measures No.
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The Treasury Laws Amendment (Australian Consumer Law Review) Bill 2018, to implement changes to ACL, was introduced into Parliament on 28 March 2018. The Bill follows
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Changes to the Australian Consumer Law are on their way, with increases to penalties already before Parliament in the Treasury Laws Amendment (2018 Measures No.
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