Implement a Compliance Program for Consumer Law Obligations
Businesses selling products or services to consumers in Australia must comply with the Australian Consumer Law (ACL). The ACL is…
3 Legal Considerations When Displaying Your Pricing
Pricing is a valuable tool when it comes to selling your goods or services. It can have a huge impact on…
7 FAQs about Refunds, Replacements and Repairs
Many businesses have questions about their obligations when it comes to providing refunds, repairs and replacements. This article answers the…
Parallel Importing Products to Australia: Key Legal Obligations
Some sellers buy products to sell or import into Australia without permission from the original manufacturer or authorised distributor. This…
The ACCC Prosecutes First Business for Excessive Payment Surcharges
The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) has fined online gift retailer Red Balloon $43,200 for excessive payment surcharges. From 1…
How to Comply With the 2018 Notifiable Data Breaches Scheme
If your business has obligations to comply with the Privacy Act 1988 (Cth) (Privacy Act), it must soon also comply…
9 FAQs About the Ban on Excessive Surcharges
In our latest two articles, we took you through the legal updates affecting how businesses manage their surcharges for card…
What Costs Can I Pass On to Customers for Credit Card Payments?
In our latest article, we discussed the ban on excessive surcharges, which has applied to large businesses since 2016 and will…
Excessive Surcharge Ban Extending to All Businesses
A year ago, we wrote about the ban on excessive surcharges, which has applied to large businesses since 1 September 2016.…
5 Points to Know About Australian Product Safety Standards
When you import products to sell in Australia, it’s easy to assume that the manufacturer has met the product safety…