#Trade Practices Act
Former cafe owner fined $20,000 for illegal holiday surcharges on menu
The ACCC continues to crack down on ‘illegal holiday surcharges’ on menus, with a cafe owner ordered to pay a penalty of $20,000 by the Federal Court for failing to provide ‘all inclusive pricing’ on their menus.
Restaurant owners fined $13,200 for illegal holiday surcharges
Restaurants charging illegal holiday surcharges have been ordered to pay a penalty of $13,200 each for breaching the all-inclusive pricing lay on their menus by the Federal Court.
Mobile Active in court after ACCC alleges misleading conduct
Global One Mobile Entertainment (trading as Mobile Active) faces Federal Court action for alleged breaches of the Trade Practices Act 1974, with the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission instituted proceedings against it and 6G Pty Ltd yesterday.
Unfair Contract Prohibition changes in Trade Practices Act
Consumer law nationally has been radically changed with the passing of new laws that prohibit standard form consumer contracts which contain unfair terms. These changes are likely to have a significant impact on SMEs and how they interact with their customers.
Restaurants with Illegal holiday surcharges under attack
Restaurants that force customers to pay illegal holiday surcharges are under fire for not complying with a year old change in the Trade Practices Act by the ACCC.
ACCC launches ‘Professions and the Trade Practices Act’ publication
A must read for all professionals and professional associations – Professions and the Trade Practices Act – has been launched by Australian Competition and Consumer Commission deputy chair Michael Schaper.
Mailpost founder and NSW master franchisor fails code
The Federal Court Tuesday declared that Mailpost founder Peter Kritas and NSW master franchisor, Mailpost Postie Network Pty Ltd (MPNS), engaged in conduct that contravened the Trade Practices Act 1974.
Nokia exits hot water after ACCC intervention
Nokia Australia has reached agreement with the ACCC over it’s Nokia Care Centres run by Fone Care Pty Ltd after coming under fire over customers warranty and refund rights not being met.
Australia Post wants 60c stamps : ACCC concerned
Australia Post has proposed an increase in the basic postage rate from 55 to 60 cents as well as increases in costs for its other services, with the ACCC reviewing the proposal.
ACCC orders Mwave to comply with Trade Practices Act
Online computer retailer Mwave has been forced to amend its website and warranty policy in accordance with the Trace Practices Act 1974 by the ACCC.
Retail Round-Up
Staying flexible and being able to set competitive prices is fundamental to small business so the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) has released a fact sheet outlining small business’s and retailer’s rights to do just that. A Competitive Advantage The resale price maintenance provision in the Trade Practices Act protects all businesses from having […]