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…
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Is your business as ‘green’ as you claim it is? Beware – the ACCC has announced that it “won’t hesitate” to take enforcement action in response to ‘greenwashing’
The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) has taken steps towards tackling ‘greenwashing’ in the Australian market, warning businesses that…
After much speculation, the Federal Government has released its new competition and consumer law bill to increase penalties and make unfair contract terms unlawful
On 28 September, the Federal Government introduced the Treasury Laws Amendment (More Competition, Better Prices) Bill 2022 (Bill). The Bill…
Look out! Massive penalty increases may be on the way for competition and consumer law contraventions.
Businesses (and individuals) beware. Penalties for breaches of the Competition and Consumer Act 2010 (Cth) (CCA), including the Australian Consumer…
A guide to social media marketing regulation for businesses and influencers
Over the past decade, social media influencers have emerged as a common form of advertising for businesses. Brands increasingly engage…
Unfair Contract Terms (UCT) reform back on the agenda!
Last year we waited with much anticipation to see whether the changes to the unfair contract terms regime contained in…