By enforcing the Trade Practices Act, the ACCC provides for the protection of consumers in their dealings with professionals. Examples of different types of professions include:
health related: doctors, dentists, physiotherapists, podiatrists, pharmacists
Promotional activities; Representations made by professionals regarding their fees, charges and services; Unconscionable conduct in consumer transactions.
The ACCC has recently joined professional/business advisers in an accessorial capacity to undertake legal proceedings for contraventions under the Trade Practices Act.
Medical rosters; Medical workforce issues; Credentialling rights at hospitals; RACS application for authorisation; RACGP authorisation on fee agreements.
