Professions & competitionThe Australian Consumer Law is the single national consumer law for Australia, which is contained in a schedule to the Competition and Consumer Act 2010. By enforcing the Australian Consumer Law, the ACCC provides for the protection of consumers in their dealings with professionals. Examples of different types of professions include:
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The Australian Council of Professions definition of a profession. The application of Part IV of the Competition and Consumer Act and the Australian Consumer Law to professionals. Broad issues of concern across all professions; Types of restrictions on competition. Legal proceedings; Enforceable undertakings as an alternative to legal proceedings. Authorisatons and notifications of certain conduct as a mechanism for checks and balances. Fee setting; Collective boycotts Promotional activities; Representations made by professionals regarding their fees, charges and services; Unconscionable conduct in consumer transactions. Price negotiation; Recommended fee scales; The role of associations. Medical rosters; Medical workforce issues; Credentialling rights at hospitals; RACS application for authorisation; RACGP authorisation on fee agreements. Is the relationship between a professional and client a fiduciary one? Fiduciary obligations — incompatible with competition laws? Potential anti-competitive or misleading practices in emerging professions. Related topics on the ACCC websiteProfessions & competition in News releasesProfessions & competition in Speeches Professions and competition in Publications |