“Green washing” in advertising, is a powerful marketing tool, enabling advertisers to tap into the growing consumer market for environmentally friendly products and services. In response to the increased proliferation of green marketing in recent years, the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (‘ACCC’) is cracking down on unsubstantiated or misleading “green” claims. If your business… Read More
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Under the Australian Consumer Law, the ACCC has wide enforcement powers to combat ‘green washing’ claims. The ACCC has stepped up prosecutions in this area. This legal update looks at recent ACCC court actions on ‘green washing’ claims relating to false, misleading and deceptive representations [read more].
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Under the Australian Consumer Reforms, the Trade Practices Act 1974 is being replaced by the Competition and Consumer Act 2010. Businesses must review and update their trade practices compliance procedures and manuals, existing contracts, warranties/guarantees to ensure compliance with the new regime. The Competition and Consumer Act involves a substantial restructure of the Trade Practices… Read More
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