While dummies are designed to help comfort and settle children, they are also a potential hazard to infants and young toddlers. Poorly designed or manufactured dummies can break apart and the sm...

A mandatory standards guide summarising the requirements for babies' dummies.

Under the Trade Practices Act 1974, mandatory consumer product safety standards can be introduced when they are deemed reasonably necessary to prevent the risk of injury. Baby bath aids are subject...

Brochure and poster: Baby bath aids are not a safety device and should not be used as a substitute for adult supervision. This brochure and poster are part of an ACCC safety awareness campaign for ...

Flyer, DL: outlining important safety features to look out for before buying baby walkers.

A guide to the product safety mandatory standard for baby walkers.

Advertising sale items and discounted goods are an excellent way of getting customers into your store. While special offers are a legitimate means of enticing consumers, there are rules for this fo...

Bait advertising generally occurs when a business advertises goods at a certain price but does not have a reasonable supply of the goods for customers to buy.

Balloon-blowing kits are subject to a consumer product safety standard that prohibits the use of the carcinogenic substance benzene. This booklet explains the standard, the responsibilities of supp...

This brochure and poster provides information on installation and safe use of basketball rings and backboards. Basketball rings installed on home exteriors may not be able to support the player's w...

Bean bags, bean bag covers and the packaging of bean bag filling are subject to a consumer product safety standard. The standard aims to protect young children from the danger of ingesting and inha...

A fact sheet explaining your franchising retail lease agreement and your rights and obligations under the Trade Practices Act and the Franchising Code of Conduct. To receive updates about the...

If you are thinking about starting a small business, franchising can offer many benefits. Franchising systems generally include a proven business model, an established brand or product, and support...

This publication stemmed from a round table of representatives from the small and large business sectors, the ACCC and the alternative dispute resolution sector. The group focused on making the bus...

Best and fairest is a training package designed to help you and your staff comply with the Trade Practices Act. This publication is currently being reviewed. Important notice Please see th...

Utility Regulators Forum discussion paper

Blind and curtain cords can pose a serious risk for babies and young children. This brochure outlines several simple steps you can take to minimise risk and keep your children safe.

Looking for a new broadband connection? Confused about claims made by internet service providers regarding broadband speed? This publication lists some useful facts and tips for the consu...

Looking for a new broadband connection? Confused about claims made by internet service providers regarding broadband speed? This publication lists some useful facts and tips for the consumer.

This brochure outlines the safety features to look out for before buying a bunk bed.

All bunk beds sold in Australia must meet the mandatory consumer product safety standard for bunk beds administered by the ACCC.

This handy and concise guide is designed to help consumers understand jargon commonly used in the jewellery industry—terms like 'natural', 'man-made' and 'artificial' gemstones, 'valuat...