The Australian Consumer Law
- A single, national consumer law for Australia based on the consumer provisions of the Trade Practices Act 1974.
- A new unfair contract terms law covering standard form contracts.
- A new national product safety law and enforcement system.
- A new national law guaranteeing consumer rights when buying goods and services, which replaces existing laws on conditions and warranties.
- Reforms to enhance the effectiveness of the Australian Consumer Law, drawing on best practice in state and territory consumer laws.
- New common enforcement powers for Australia’s consumer agencies, including substantiation notices, infringement notices and public warning notices.
- New civil penalties for breaches of the Australian Consumer Law, including civil pecuniary penalties and disqualification orders.
- New powers for courts to order redress for consumers affected by breaches of the law.
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