Beware – the penalties under Australian Consumer Law have just increased!

Penalties under Australian Consumer Law have increased significantly for individuals and corporations.

From 1 September 2018, the penalties under Australian Consumer Law have increased significantly.

What is Australian Consumer Law?

Australian Consumer Law protects consumers' rights including:

• Consumer's rights when buying goods and services;
• Contract terms covering standard form and consumer and small business contracts;
• Product safety; and
• Unsolicited consumer agreements such as door to door sales and telemarketing.

What do the penalties apply to?

The new penalties relate to numerous offences including:

• Misleading representations;
• Unconscionable conduct;