The Competition and Consumer Act – Australia’s New Competition and Consumer Protection Legislation

Friday 14 January 2011 @ 1.04 p.m. | Trade & Commerce

In a recently posted article by Truman Hoyle on the Mondaq service, key changes to Australian Consumer Law are outlined as a result of the Competition and Consumer reforms.

Changes to the Trade Practices Act include:

- A change of name

- Joint administration and enforcement

- Newly expanded definition and unfair practices in the Australian Consumer Law

- National Consumer Guarantees and product safety provisions

Click here to read the article on the Mondaq website.

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