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Consumer protection and the Trade Practices Act

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Date published: 28th June 2007

Want to know about your consumer rights? Need more information about how businesses should act when selling you goods and services?

The Trade Practices Act 1974 sets out the ground rules for trading between businesses and consumers. Under the Act, consumers have a right to accurate and truthful information about their purchases from businesses. This fact sheet contains information that will help you recognise unlawful selling practices.

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Consumer protection and the Trade Practices Act
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