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Issues canvassed by industry leaders, policy makers and regulatory officials at the Forum and key insights arising for the sector and businesses generally...

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After years of debates and Senate reviews, the country of origin food labelling regime is set to change. With community, consumer lobby group and media pressure for change mounting in the wake of the frozen...

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The Federal Government is getting closer to following through on its pre-election commitment to extend the unfair terms regime to small business, finally revealing what type of small business will be protected. Draft exposure legislation...

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ACCC’s National Consumer Congress

April 24, 2015 | 0 Comments

Preparing for the Future, Today...

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New unfair contract terms regime in New Zealand ...

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AFGC Industry Leaders Forum

October 3, 2014 | 0 Comments

The Australian Food and Grocery Council (AFGC) Annual Industry Leaders Forum was held on Wednesday 1 October 2014 at Parliament House in Canberra. The Forum presents a once-a-year opportunity for members to hear from key...

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The Abbott Government’s first Federal Budget brings no significant surprises from a competition and consumer law perspective. The ACCC has secured a modest amount of additional funding, largely to assist it to “monitor prices and...

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Brothers blotted out

December 31, 2013 | 0 Comments

The Federal Court has sent a strong message that those responsible for dishonest sales practices can, and will, be individually penalised. The Court ordered brothers Tuan and Thuan Nguyen to pay a $50,000 penalty each...

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You better watch out, you better not mislead

December 24, 2013 | 0 Comments

Christmas is the time of giving.  Retail outlets are a flurry with last-minute shoppers seeking the perfect gift for their loved ones.  Then comes the post-Christmas sale period, which is typically characterised by consumers returning...

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Knock it off or pay the price

October 16, 2013 | 1 Comments

When an AGL door knocker was confronted with a sign on a consumer’s front door featuring the image of a fist with a line struck through it, accompanied by large, capitalised words stating ‘DO NOT...

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