Taking stock: Report on the Australian Consumer Survey 2016
13 May 2016
Taking stock: Report on the Australian Consumer Survey 2016
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Social media “influencers”: the do’s and don’ts of disclosure
22 March 2016
It’s now a widely acknowledged reality that commercial organisations need defined social media strategies and policies in place as a framework for approaching the world of ’gramming, liking, sharing, connecting (and, a recent addition to the Facebook stable, “reacting”) online.
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Harvey Norman franchisee at fault for repairs again!
9 February 2016
Court penalises 11th franchisee for misrepresentations about existence and effect of consumer guarantees relating to repairs
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ACCC steam cleans Electrodry
23 December 2015
Electrodry has been penalised for publishing fake testimonials online
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Sims looks ahead to consumer law review
9 December 2015
Calls to increase the maximum penalty for consumer protection breaches
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ACCC and AER: Their year in review
5 November 2015
The ACCC and AER’s joint 2014-2015 annual report shows steady enforcement and continuing focus on consumer protection
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ACCC points to VW scandal to drive home the importance of “truth in advertising”
19 October 2015
Reflections on the ACCC's powers and recent enforcement action in the world of advertising
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ACCC sucks $370,000 penalty out of Lux
26 August 2015
The Federal Court has ordered Lux to pay a $370,000 penalty for engaging in unconscionable conduct during sale of vacuum cleaners to elderly consumers
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Australian consumer guarantees and cross border internet sales
29 April 2015
Internet sales give rise to jurisdictional nexus in Australia, with gaming companies takign differing approaches
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