Ocean Bound or Ocean Found? Clorox’s Greenwashing Costs $8.25 Million
28 April 2025
Rebecca Maher, Paula McGrath (nee Mucha) and Peta Stevenson discuss the recent penalty awarded against Clorox Australia.
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Refunds and Reprimands: ACCC sweeps up misleading claims
11 February 2025
The ACCC conducted a sweep of the returns policies of Australian retail websites - what did it uncover?
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Unwrapping the truth: ACCC warns against misleading advertising this holiday season
23 December 2024
Following Black Friday sweep, ACCC warns retailers to avoid misleading advertising or pricing ahead of Boxing Day sales
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You Snooze, You Lose! Court agrees prohibiting sleeping at co-working space is not an unfair term
20 December 2024
The NSW Supreme Court has dismissed a plaintiff’s claim alleging that a prohibition on sleeping at a co-working space was an unfair contract term
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Final stages of consultation on unfair trading practices proposal
3 December 2024
Tamara Hunter, Joe Saunders, Taylor McDonald and Vicky Kuo explore the government's final stages of consultation on unfair trading practices.
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Shelving the unsafe furniture: ACCC announces new toppling furniture information standard
7 June 2024
The ACCC has announced a new mandatory information standard for toppling furniture. Businesses must prepare before the standard is in force from 4 May 2025.
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Scammed at First Sight?
13 February 2024
This Valentine’s Day, the ACCC warns that 'cold-hearted’ criminals on dating apps and social media platforms are stealing hearts – and wallets
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Fair Play: Ensure your standard form contracts are ready for game day
30 June 2023
Unfair contract term penalties are fast approaching! Over the last few weeks, we have dived into a number of topics related to UCTs.
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More Prohibitions, Greater Penalties
29 September 2022
More prohibitions, greater penalties: Government acts on promises to strengthen unfair contract terms regime and bolster civil penalties.
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‘But on’ this new mandatory standard… playing it safe with battery laws
6 July 2022
Suppliers of button batteries products must comply with new mandatory information and safety standards which took effect on 22 June 2022
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