Publications

Can growers collectively bargain?
If you are a grower and you are thinking about getting together with other growers to negotiate the terms and conditions of a horticulture produce agreement with a trader or traders, you should read this fact sheet to make sure you are aware of your obligations under the Horticulture Code and the Trade Practices Act.

Published: 19 September 2007

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Electronic: download for free
Printed: available for free

Know how to complain: stand up for your consumer rights—Amharic and Somali
The Amharic and Somali versions of this flyer set out:

• your rights as a consumer
• the steps you should take if you want to resolve a dispute with a business
• the ACCC's role and contact details
• other agencies and dispute resolution schemes that can help.

Published: 18 and 19 September 2007

Availability

Electronic: download for free: Amharic and Somali
Printed: available for free

Product safety bulletin September 2007: Banned DEG in toothpaste
This is an unsafe good notice banning the supply of toothpaste containing more than 0.25 per cent by weight of diethylene glycol. Declared on 3 August, the ban took effect immediately.

Published: 18 September 2007

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Corporate plan and priorities 2007–08
This publication sets out the ACCC's purpose, objectives and key areas of focus for 2007–08.

Published: 17 September 2007.

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Printed: available for free

Unconscionable conduct in the Indigenous art and craft sector
Negotiating with commercial acquirers of art (dealers) is a part of being an artist or running an art centre. The process of negotiation is essential for a competitive art industry. However, the nature of the Indigenous art and craft sector means there may be a power imbalance between some dealers and the artist or art centre. This small business fact sheet will help artists and art centres assisting them to know their rights and protect themselves from unconscionable conduct.

Published: 12 September 2007

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Indigenous art and craft: thinking of buying Indigenous art?
This fact sheet outlines the few simple steps you can take to help protect yourself and ensure that you are buying genuine Indigenous art.

Published: 12 September 2007

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Printed: available for free

Dealing with debt: your rights and responsibilities—Italian
Designed to assist consumers experiencing problems with debt or debt collectors, Dealing with debt: your rights and responsibilities is also available in Turkish, English, Chinese, Vietnamese, Arabic and Greek.

Published: 11 September 2007

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Electronic: download for free
Printed: available for free