ACCC seeks expressions of interest for consultative committees
The ACCC is currently calling for expressions of interest from individuals and organisations who are interested in serving as members of the Small Business Consultative Committee (SBCC) and Franchising Consultative Committee (FCC)
The Australian Government has introduced a carbon price that will apply from 1 July 2012. Under the scheme, a carbon price will apply to certain greenhouse emissions, with some large businesses being required to purchase carbon credits.
The Australian Consumer Law protects Australians against misleading claims made in relation to goods or services. In particular, these laws prohibit businesses making false, misleading or deceptive claims attributing any increase in the price of goods and services to the introduction of a carbon price.
