Sector: Consumer & retail

Substantial increases to maximum penalties for breach of competition and consumer laws...

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As a part of its enhanced focus on greenwashing, the ACCC has announced internet sweeps intended to identify misleading environmental and sustainability claims. The ACCC also intends to target fake or misleading online business reviews....

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More Prohibitions, Greater Penalties

September 29, 2022 | 0 Comments

More Prohibitions, Greater Penalties: Federal Government acts on promises to strengthen unfair contract terms regime and bolster civil penalties....

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A fair warning on Unfair Contract Terms

September 19, 2022 | 0 Comments

Fujifilm decision a timely reminder for businesses of the escalating risks associated with unfair contract terms...

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ACCC investigates electricity pricing...

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Button battery suppliers must comply with new mandatory information and safety standards which took effect on 22 June 2022...

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No vacation for Airbnb

June 15, 2022 | 0 Comments

ACCC homes in on accommodation pricing, continuing its focus on pricing statements by digital platforms...

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New consumer protection requirements for the resale of event tickets on electronic platforms take effect from 1 October 2022...

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Peters Ice Cream gets its just desserts

April 13, 2022 | 0 Comments

Peters Ice Cream admits to engaging in exclusive dealing and agrees to the imposition of a $12 million pecuniary penalty. ...

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Is your green claim true blue?

March 4, 2022 | 0 Comments

Environmental sustainability named as key ACCC priority for FY22/23...

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