Introduction In order for meeting the competition from other countries and companies, it is need for the Australia to have a super regulator, who can control and co-ordinate different activities, while analysing the economic performance of the country we can able to growth, but not in high rate. Most of the companies and other agencies are considered Australia as a land of opportunities. According to the report of Australian Institute of Criminology and the Australian National University, states the country
Discuss the legal protection offered to consumers in Australia highlighting the recent amendments to the laws and how these reforms might be extended. Consumer protection is an essential and extensive system of laws intended to safeguard the rights of consumers and encourage fair trade and honest information in the marketplace . Consumer protection encompasses three key areas, known as unfair trading practices, losses or damage and finally, unsafe products. Protection from unfair trading practices
beware  Consumer should be responsible about what he wants to buy, prices and quality  Upto the consumer to chose wisely Consumer Protection  Sometimes impossible to know whether the product is will work properly or not  At point of sale consumer are protected by law concerning some aspects of their purchases despite principal of caveat emptor Consumer Rights  United Nations Guidelines on Consumer Rights- 8 basic consumer rights that as consumers we are entitled
The government cites that the "Mums and Dads" of Australia will benefit by purchasing shares in the float, which is true. But eventually the real beneficiaries will be the multinational companies who will have the controlling majority, not the Australian public. This can have detrimental effects on society, especially to the rural regions of Australia. The Democrats and the Labor Party also disapprove of the privatisation of Telstra for the above reasons. Privatisation is when a Government Business
conduct, meaning that retail competition between two corporations for the same goods or service is eliminated. The consumer subsequently suffers as a result of having to pay higher retail prices for those particular goods or services. To achieve and regulate consumer protection, fair trade and competition within Australia, the Competition and Consumer Act 2010 (Cth) (“CCA”) implements consumer safeguards by governing the relationship between retailers, suppliers and consumers. This promotes a healthy
borders. However there still remains inconsistency with consumers, minors and business trade through contracts made online. The digital economy is not only one of the fastest growing areas but is forever changing and is definitely a prospect that needs to be covered. Effective legal safeguards against undue exploitation and advantage-taking in such online dealings would see Australian contract law remain in the global arena. The Australian public need greater stability and certainty from contract
(U) During February of 2014, Australia had 41 internet service providers (ISPs) delivering nationwide services such as ADSL, mobile, NBN, satellite, cable, and fiber. By 2012, 88.8 per cent of the population had connectivity to the internet.ii Statistically, Australia is twelfth in the world in terms of how deeply it has permeated the total population with connectivity. The percentage of people connected has steadily risen every two to three years by nine per cent since 2007.iii If this momentum
Australia has legislation that specifically applies to consumer sales including online sales. Australian consumer protection laws and the privacy laws have a large umbrella and apply to all sales of goods and services to Australians irrespective of where the business is located. In Australia, the Australian Consumer and Competition Commission (‚¬"ACCC‚¬) is currently beginning to review and check websites to ensure that they are abiding by consumer law requirements as well as privacy requirements. To
the end consumers (industry, households, etc.). Electricity industry in Australia has shown a very robust revenue growth year on year. The Australian electricity industry has undergone huge transformation in the past two decades. Regulatory barriers to the interstate trade have been removed in phases. (Australian Energy Regulator) Despite a slight decline in consumption volumes, the Australian electricity market exhibited strong growth in value during the 2008-2012 period. The Australian electricity
This essay will outline the legal rights and obligations of Josh and Julie in regards to the likelihood of legal action being pursued against them by Steward and/or Brendan in regards to a breach of contract. The argument will summaries the difference between an offer and an invitation to treat and how the courts would interpret Josh and Stewards case if it were to go to court. The situation considered between Josh and Brendan will be dismembered quickly. Clarification is provided to describe the
Rule: According to the Australian Consumer Law consumers guarantees for contracts which comply with the definition provided in S3 which states that: A person is a ‘consumer’ if: a) The price of goods or services does not exceed $40,000 b) If price exceeds $40,000, the goods or services are the kind normally used for personal, domestic or household purposes Following the Australian Food Regulations Act 2003,the Cafe will have to pay attention towards the standards and the regulations on the use of
as the Australian Constitution. This written document acts as the basis for which how the government can operate and what it can do. Under the Constitution, the Australian Government is a federal system of government. Utilizing this system powers are divided between the central, Australian Government, and states of the nation, the six state governments. For the Australian Government, the central power, laws written and passed by this governing half of the entire system affect all Australians. In essence
Introduction Treasury Legislation Amendment (Small Business and Unfair Contract Terms) Act 2015 will affect from 12 November 2016. it has changed some sections to the Australian consumer law. Last version of this law only applicable to the individual consumer, Act 2015 extend the scope to the small business that employs fewer than 20 persons. This thesis will discuss the following questions; What is an unfair term under the new law and when will it apply? What is the legal effect if a court decides
CLAW 1001-Case analysis Google Inc v Australian Competition and Consumer Commission [2013] HCA 1 (6 February 2013) A. Introduction Google Inc v Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) [2013] HCA 1 (Google Inc) refers to the s18 of Australian Consumer Law (ACL), previously as with the s52 of Trade Practice Act 1974 (Cth). This paper will examine the High Court 's judgment in determine whether or not displaying the sponsored links and organic research result contravene the law. Moreover
multiple groups. But we aren’t just telling you old news. We are informing you on your rights as consumers. (Click) A consumer is anybody who purchases goods and services to satisfy their own needs and wants. (Click) And chances are there’s got to be a point in your life in which you’ve bought something, whether it was food from the canteen or products online. So, in short, we are all consumers. And as a consumer, you have probably been told lies, and have had your rights violated. Let’s start off by
Consumers would lose-out from increased competition in the short-run, however in the long-run consumers would ultimately benefit from increased competition. High levels of competition prevent businesses from abusing their market power, such as setting prices above or below what a perfectly competitive market would dictate to be at equilibrium and also encourages businesses to be innovative instead of becoming complacent, relying on consumer’s lack of choices. In the case of Woolworths and Coles
Because of these policies aimed at capturing customers, there is an intense competition in the airline industry. Indeed, entry of low cost airlines has shifted the advantage to these airline companies. In fact, a company such as Tigerair is emerging as a leader in offering low cost air services in Australia. Other potential competitors
and isolation through high quality entertainment and interactive programs (Australian Charities and Not-for-profits Commission, 2015). Also to make sure there is always the opportunity for children and their families to access and benefit from their extensive and innovative programs throughout the child’s
Companies are becoming more competitive and consumers are concerned on the environmental problems. The organisations are attracting consumers with promotions of Green technology and services and companies claiming it to be green. In the last several years, there are companies issuing Green claims and accused of Greenwashing. The green products and Greenwash products are labeled to be eco-friendly while they are not and overstatement of high ratings of environmental claims. This also causes confusion
It’s crucial on how the governments can maximise the price they get for the business they choose to sell. It’s yet still debateable to achieve the best possible outcome for Australian taxpayers and result in price that represents fair value for the sale with the use of an initial public offering (IPO). Out of the 3 approaches of the ways the government that can sell Medibank Private. Sale to a private equity fund, trade sale to one of Medibank’s competitors or an initial public offering (IPO). It