by admin | Nov 26, 2020 | Competition and Consumer
Under the Australian Consumer Law (ACL), suppliers of goods and services to consumers are automatically required to provide certain guarantees. These provide a minimum level of protection in relation to the goods and services that they purchase, and suppliers cannot... by admin | Nov 17, 2020 | Competition and Consumer
Recent amendments to the Fair Trading Act 1987 (NSW) (Act) have significant implications for any Australian business that trades in New South Wales. The amendments impose new disclosure obligations on businesses who supply goods and services to... by admin | Aug 28, 2020 | Competition and Consumer
In a decision handed down in Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) v Health Engine Pty Ltd (HealthEngine) on 20 August 2020, the Federal Court of Australia ordered that HealthEngine pay a whopping $2.9 million in penalties for engaging in misleading... by admin | May 1, 2020 | Competition and Consumer
Is your business having difficulty meeting its obligations under your agreements with customers due to COVID-19? Or perhaps you are a customer (whether an individual or company) wanting to get out of (or cancel or delay performance of) agreements with suppliers? The... by admin | Apr 7, 2020 | Competition and Consumer
In light of the recent COVID-19 pandemic, the competition watchdog, the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC), has refocused its enforcement priorities and objectives for the year. Its intention is to mitigate the impact the COVID-19 crisis is... by admin | Nov 19, 2015 | Competition and Consumer
Certain guarantees under the Australian Consumer Law (ACL) apply not only to the supply of goods and services to individual consumers but may also apply to supplies to business consumers. Here are some tips to help ensure your contracts comply with the ACL. Know when...