Read it and weep – Booktopia’s $6 million penalty!
The recent decision of the Federal Court of Australia in the New South Wales Registry has ordered that Booktopia Pty…
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Alarming, “high-level” greenwashing concerns encourage further action from the ACCC and others
On 2 March 2023, the ACCC released a report, ‘Greenwashing by businesses in Australia’, detailing the findings of its ‘greenwashing’…
Enforcement action in full bloom – ACCC targets online Florist, Bloomex – a warning for advertising in the digital economy
The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) has issued proceedings against an on-line florist and gift retailer, Bloomex Pty Ltd…
A step too far for Fitbit – Refund policies and defect warranties must comply with the ACL even where goods are supplied by foreign suppliers
Foreign companies supplying goods to Australian consumers should not assume that the Australian Consumer Law (ACL),1 does not apply to them…
UCT 101: What is a standard form contract?
Welcome to the first article in our new series ‘UCT 101’, designed to assist businesses in preparing for new reforms…
New unfair contract terms laws and increased penalties passed by Senate
After just 12 minutes of debate, Federal Parliament yesterday passed legislation making it a contravention of the Australian Consumer Law…