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Dealing with other businesses online

What are the rules? Whether online or firmly on the ground all Australian businesses need to comply with existing trading laws.

Online traders are subject to the same competition laws that apply offline

What should I know; How can I protect myself?

What information should I have on my site? How to have a consumer friendly site.

Trading online, do I have to comply with laws in other states/countries/jurisdictions?

Domain name registration scam; Nigerian scam.

How websites are found on the internet.

Getting online and what to watch out for.

Spam emails are a type of 'electronic junk mail'. These types of emails typically contain get-rich-quick cons, bogus lottery wins, Nigerian scams, miracle cures, pornography, offers of restricted drugs like Viagra, loans and fake watches.

Where does the online trader stand?

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Related topics on the ACCC website

Online shopping
Dealing with other businesses online in News releases
Doing business on the internet in Publications

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