Consumer Protection Law in Australia, 4th Edition
Consumer Protection Law in Australia, 4th Edition

Author: A Bruce

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Published: 2022-07-15

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ISBN-13: 9780409354928

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Consumer Protection Law in Australia provides a clear and detailed explanation of the application and effect of consumer protection and product liability law in Australia, fostering a sound understanding of the legislative landscape in force since the introduction of the single regulatory scheme. The author explains the mechanism under which the federal and state and territory laws operate and provides a 'road map' to all aspects of the consumer regime, including regulation and public and private enforcement. Key areas such as consumer guarantees, unfair contract provisions and product liability are comprehensively discussed. The book is an invaluable guide for legal practitioners, academics and students. The fourth edition is fully revised to include many recent developments, including: * ACCC v HealthEngine Pty Ltd [2020] FCA 1203; ACCC v Google LLC (No 2) [2021] FCA 367: misleading or deceptive conduct re privacy and use of consumers' on-line personal information * Stubbings v Jams 2 Pty Ltd [2022] HCA 6: unconscionable conduct in equity * ACCC v Quantum Housing Group Pty Ltd [2021] FCAFC 40; Adani Abbot Point Terminal Pty Ltd v Lake Vermont Resources Pty Ltd [2021] QCA 187; Pitt v Commissioner for Consumer Affairs [2021] SASCA 24: decisions on statutory unconscionability under ACL s 21 * Australian Competition and Consumer Commission v Productivity Partners Pty Ltd (trading as Captain Cook College) (No 3) [2021] FCA 737: clarification of nature and extent of ancillary liability for ACL breaches * significant changes to the unfair contract terms regime anticipated by the Treasury Laws Amendment (Enhancing Tax Integrity and Supporting Business Investment) Bill 2022 (Cth). Features * Comprehensive discussion of fundamental principles of consumer law * Authoritative, experienced author * Fully revised and updated Related Titles * Bruce, Australian Competition Law, 4th ed, 2021 * Lockhart, The Law of Misleading or Deceptive Conduct, 5th ed, 2019 * Steinwall, LexisNexis Annotated Acts: Annotated Competition and Consumer Legislation 2022 edition

Consumer Protection Law in Australia
Consumer Protection Law in Australia

Author: Alex Bruce

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Published: 2014

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9780409334005

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Clear & detailed explanation of application &effect of consumer protection &product liability law in Australia. Fully revised &details developments affecting operation of Australian Consumer Law since its introduction in January 2011, provides readers with sound understanding of legislative landscape in which it operates. Bruce at ANU.

Consumer Protection Law
Consumer Protection Law

Author: Lynden Griggs

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Published: 2008

Total Pages: 275

ISBN-13: 9780195558869

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Ofefrs a comprensive, yet accessible account of the major principles that govern consumer transactions in Australia. A Freilich & E Webb, University Western Australia. L Griggs, University Tasmania.

Australian Consumer Law
Australian Consumer Law

Author: Adrian Coorey

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Published: 2015-01-23

Total Pages:

ISBN-13: 9780409339031

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Australian Consumer Law contains clear and engaging coverage of all key areas of the Australian Consumer Law (ACL), including misleading or deceptive conduct, unconscionable conduct, unfair contract terms, consumer guarantees, manufacturersoÂeÂ(tm) liability and specific unfair practices. This comprehensive new book includes four chapters offering detailed analysis of misleading or deceptive conduct and specific false or misleading representations, covering the general principles and misleading conduct both in advertising and other areas of law. It examines and compares the advantages and disadvantages of actions brought under s 18 of the ACL with other options for redress. It contains an in-depth examination of the ACL remedies and enforcement powers of the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) including damages, pecuniary penalties, injunctions, declarations and disqualification orders. The author provides practical and theoretical analysis of important recent decisions on Australian consumer law, as well as summaries of and short extracts from relevant primary and secondary sources such as legislation, ACCC guidelines, Explanatory Memoranda and Second Reading Speeches. Each chapter includes case summaries, theory and problem questions and and further reading. The writing style is clear and succinct and the discussion includes a wide range of examples and analogies to explain complex areas of law. The depth and practical application of the text makes it ideal for undergraduate and postgraduate students of Australian consumer law or the more specific subject of misleading or deceptive conduct. It is also a valuable resource for researchers and lawyers practising in this area. Features oÂeo Covers all key topics, including misleading conduct and passing off, public enforcement and private remedies oÂeo Clear, accessible and easy to navigate design makes complex concepts easier to understand oÂeo Includes revision and problem questions to consolidate learning

Australian Consumer Law
Australian Consumer Law

Author: Stephen G. Corones

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Published: 2011

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9780455229058

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Australian Consumer Law: Commentary and Materials contains up-to-date material on the Australian Consumer Law, and in particular the fifth edition incorporates: a revised treatment of unconscionability, taking account of the changes to Part 2-2 of the ACL that became effective in 2012; other State and Federal provisions relating to unfair terms and cases such as Kakavas v Crown Melbourne, ACCC v Lux Distributors, Director of Consumer Affairs v Scully and PT Ltd v Spuds Surf; a comprehensive treatment of the impact of Google v ACCC, Forrest v ASIC and ACCC v TPG - the trilogy of decisions that.

Consumer Protection Law
Consumer Protection Law

Author: John Goldring

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Published: 1998

Total Pages: 436

ISBN-13: 9781862872813

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This book covers all the Australian law on consumer protection and reflects the substantial changes in the perceptions of the best way to protect the interests of consumers. This revised addition also covers the fundamental changes to the statute law at both Federal and State level in the new Credit Code, the National Competition Policy, and food law.