First business fined for false carbon claims
By Carly McKenna · 2 August 2012 · Legal
By Carly McKenna · 2 August 2012 · Legal
A major business has just become the first to be penalized for exploiting the carbon tax. Find out what you need to know about this shocking case of corporate deception.
Genesis Fitness Club (GFC) has been penalised by the consumer watchdog for using the carbon tax as an excuse to increase membership fees, making it the first business in the country to be fined after the ACCC was given extra funds by the Government to crack down on false carbon claims.
Tags: Accc, Australian Consumer Law, carbon price claims, carbon tax, carbon tax price rises, consumer protection laws, false carbon claims, Genesis Fitness Club