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ARTICLE · 25 DECEMBER 2013

ACCC's annual report 2012-2013: regulator follows through on stated consumer law priorities

Clayton Utz
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Businesses should be aware of the ACCC's key priorities but still need to comply with all aspects of the Consumer Law.

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Sara Dennis
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Daniel Bolkunowicz
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Businesses should be aware of the ACCC's key priorities but do still need to comply with all aspects of the Australian Consumer Law.

The actual enforcement activities and areas of focus which are detailed in the ACCC's recently released 2012/2013 annual report are consistent with the priorities that were specified prior to, and during, the period. This should be a guide for business as it enables internal focus to ensure compliance with all aspects of the ACL and especially those areas which have been specifically prioritised. The annual report is 300+ pages long so this article focuses on some key consumer safety/ consumer protection aspects of the report.

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