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…
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,…
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…
Chain of responsibility laws – Executives warned to carry out their due diligence obligations or face hefty penalties
It has been almost a year since the sweeping changes to the chain of responsibility laws came into force.1 In…
Changes strengthening and expanding the B2B unfair contract terms regime to undergo consultation
By joint media release on 28 March 2019, the Hon Stuart Robert, MP and the Hon Michaelia Cash, Senator announced…