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“Was/now” pricing claims again under the spotlight

In a previous article, we discussed the ACCC’s action against four retailers that had made false or misleading representations about…

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Businesses must be able to back up charitable claims

ACCC takes action against Oscar Wylee The ACCC has launched legal action in the Federal Court against eyewear company Oscar…

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Major ACCC Win, Federal Court rules Trivago misled customers

On Monday 20 January 2020, the Federal Court ruled that travel comparison website, Trivago N.V. (Trivago), misled consumers about cheap…

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Businesses must be careful when advertising “was/now” prices or pay the price

Four furniture retailers pay the price The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) has issued an infringement notice to four…

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Consider the Australian Consumer Law before accepting payment for goods in instalments

Many businesses allow their customers, whether they are individual consumers or other businesses, to pay for goods in instalments. However,…

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Victorian labour hire licensing legislation – have you done your due diligence?

Businesses that provide labour hire service must now hold labour hire licences as a result of the Labour Hire Licensing Act…

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