ACCCount details the ACCC activities in the enforcement of the Trade Practices Act 1974, including merger reviews, compliance actions, adjudication issues, economic regulation and international involvement.
Published: 15 May 2009
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This publication summarises the major issues identified during information-gathering activities undertaken by both the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission and the Australian Securities and Investments Commission during 2008.
Published: 13 May 2009
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The Water Act 2007 gave the Minister for Climate Change and Water new powers to regulate charges for water planning and water management activities in the Murray–Darling Basin.
Published: 8 May 2009
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This edition of ACCC update explores the possible impact of the global financial crisis on Australia's long-term competitiveness and the need to respond to immediate concerns while maintaining policies that will stand our country in good stead once economic conditions begin to improve. We also look at investigations by the ACCC and overseas competition authorities into collusion on fuel and security surcharges for freight customers by several of the world's largest airlines, and soon-to-be introduced changes to the Trade PracticesAct that will make hidden fees, taxes and other add-on charges things of the past.
Published: 8 May 2009
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Motor vehicle manufacturers and dealers must understand and comply with their obligations under theTrade Practices Act when making representations about price or other features or characteristics of a motor vehicle. Their advertisements should be clear and accurate, and should not have the potential to be misleading.
Published: 5May 2009
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Under the Trade Practices Act you must ensure that your advertising correctly represents the product you are selling, including its price and any inclusions or exclusions. This applies equally to all types of travel—from a five-star luxury holiday to a budget backpacker travel package—and to its total cost so that consumers can make informed purchasing decisions when organising their travel and holiday arrangements
Published: 5 May 2009
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Accurate price representations are not just good advertising practice. The Trade Practices Act requires that your advertising correctly represents the goods you are offering for sale, including their prices and any other key features or characteristics.
Published: 5 May 2009
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Under the Trade Practices Act you are required to ensure that your advertising correctly represents the goods or services you are offering for sale—including its price and any other key features or characteristics.
Published: 5 May 2009
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