Australian Competition and Consumer Commission

product’s ingredients? RULE 
Competition and Consumer Act 2010 (Cth) sch 2 (‘Australian Consumer Law’) s18(1)
Taco Company of Australia Inc v Taco Bell Pty Ltd (1982) 42 ALR 177
Competition and Consumer Act 2010 (Cth) sch 2 ('Australian Consumer Law’) s 29(1)(a)

APPLICATION 
It is stated “a person must not, in trade or commerce, engage in conduct that is misleading or deceptive or is likely to mislead or deceive” (Competition and Consumer Act 2010 (Cth) sch 2 ('Australian Consumer Law’) s 18(1)). In particular

Common Property Goods Inequity [3 marks] What is the official role of the ACCC? How does the ACC promote competition in the Australian Economy? Discuss specific examples of government policy action that might combat this retail market failure. Illustrate where appropriate in your answer. The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC), administers the Competition and Consumer Act 2010. The Act replaces the Trading

then state that when all stakeholders are considered, the merging of these two companies would be in everyone’s interest. The overall benefit would be a net reduction in cost to the consumer. Introduction Recently, Visy Industries Australia Pty Ltd seeks clearance from Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC)to acquire certain business and assets of HP Industries Pty Ltd. It raises concerns socially and economically as to whether the merged entity will substantially lessen customers

overcome discrepancies across borders. However there still remains inconsistency with consumers, minors and business trade through contracts made online. The digital economy is not only one of the fastest growing areas but is forever changing and is definitely a prospect that needs to be covered. Effective legal safeguards against undue exploitation and advantage-taking in such online dealings would see Australian

contract to be valid. A contract is a chosen arrangement between two or more parties that is enforceable by law as a binding legal arrangement. Contracts are vital for the protection of consumer rights as it allows the consumer to have legal paperwork of documentation if there was a chance of misadventure. Consumers must be very wary about the importance of reading through their contract before accepting

In Australia, there is a set of laws which are designed to regulate the conduct of society. This can be achieved through many different paths; however, with reference to business interactions and transactions, the Australian Consumer Law provides provisions which must be followed by persons or trades. Morals and values of society are a key influence in the introduction of these laws as through their acts, it can be depicted how equality and fair treatment can be removed. With these acts in mind,

These laws provide a standard for organizations to interact with their consumers, suppliers, and competitors. For customers, the Australian consumer law (ACL) provides rules for unfair contract terms, protection for consumer rights, and product safety. The Australian consumer law provides consumers consumer guarantees which apply to merchandises and services, such as refund, replacement, and repair. For environment, Australia has environment

Commerce International Chamber of Commerce ( ICC) code, which includes specific provisions on children's advertising. Australian Communications and Media Authority Australian Communications and Media Authority (ACMA), in charge of broadcasting, radio communications, telecommunications and online content regulation. It included in the Internet, radio, television, telephone and license consumer and industry

as ‘Commercial Agencies’, are more commonly used by companies. Mercantile agencies act similar to credit rating agencies however, they only focus on the business side of evaluating credit worthiness of a company or individual and do not maintain consumer credit files. Mercantile agencies are commonly employed to act on behalf of companies regarding outstanding debts, breach of lease agreements, repossession orders and many other tasks. At times they may buy out the debt from those companies and will

of the ACL, a person is a ‘consumer’ if they acquire goods or services that are priced at less than $40,000. A person is also a ‘consumer’ if they acquire good or services that are priced at more than $40,000 but they are ‘of a kind ordinarily acquired for personal, domestic or household use or consumption’. For example, a person who acquires a vehicle for use in the transport of goods on public roads, irrespective of price, is also considered to be a consumer for the purposes of the ACL