ACCC: Compliance and Enforcement Priorities for 2021 – Legal Update

In February 2021 the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (‘ACCC’), the agency responsible for enforcement of competition, consumer and product safety laws in Australia issued its 2021 Compliance and Enforcement Policy and Priorities [i]. The ACCC’s focus is again on product safety consumer protection and competition issues, particularly in the context of the COVID-19 pandemic [ii]…. Read More

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Advertising Compliance: Therapeutic Goods Act and Australian Consumer Law

by Katarina Klaric, Principal, Stephens Lawyers & Consultants Knowing the advertising laws that apply to the marketing and advertising of a particular product or services is critical to avoid breaches resulting in fines and court proceedings. The recent case of Lorna Jane “Anti-virus Activewear” advertising and marketing campaign provides an example of how an advertising… Read More

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