This update provides an overview of the new AANA Children’s Advertising Code (which comes into effect on 1 December, 2023), as well as the AANA Code of Ethics for marketing and advertising and the Broadcasting Services (Australian Content and Children’s Television) Standards 2020 which regulates advertising content directed to children.
Read moreMajor reforms are proposed to Australian privacy and data protection laws to align the laws with global standards and enhance protection. Businesses will have to start planning for the privacy law changes which are likely to be implemented within the next 12 to 18 months. This update provides an overview of the key proposed reforms and includes some steps businesses can take to get ready for the changes.
Read moreRecognising the impact of current rising cost of living on Australian consumers, areas of ACCC scrutiny for 2023/24 include competition/anti-competitive conduct, fair trading and consumer protection issues in the digital economy, the energy, telecommunications and gas markets, environmental and sustainability claims, unfair contract terms and the financial services sector.
Read moreThe ACCC is continuing to monitor businesses for making false and misleading representations concerning the existence, exclusion or effect of warranties and consumer guarantees. This article provides guidance on some steps businesses can take to minimise risk of contravention of the Australian Consumer Law.
Read moreLegal Update: The Therapeutic Goods Administration has been issuing warnings for non-compliant advertising of therapeutic goods while the courts have made it clear when imposing penalties that when it comes to compliance with the Therapeutic Goods Act 1989 (Cth), ignorance of the law is no excuse.
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