Australian Consumer Law Compliance

Ensure Your Business Complies with Australian Consumer Law

In today’s business landscape, adhering to the Australian Consumer Law (ACL) is not just recommended—it’s essential. The ACL’s influence is far-reaching, affecting multiple facets of business operations.

Key Obligations Under Australian Consumer Law

Misleading Conduct in Trade or Commerce: Avoid any behavior that could be misleading, even if it’s unintentional.
Unconscionable Conduct in Business Dealings: Refrain from unfair practices that exploit or unfairly disadvantage another party.
Prevention of Unfair Trade Practices: Avoid arrangements that unfairly limit competition between businesses.
Prohibition of Third Line Forcing: Ensure that sales are not conditional on the buyer entering into an agreement with a third party.
Prohibition of Unfair Contract Terms: Eliminate terms that create an unfair imbalance between parties in a contract.
Consumer Guarantees: Uphold consumer guarantees, regardless of any written warranty terms.

Consequences of Non-Compliance

Failing to comply with the ACL can have severe repercussions, including:
Prosecution by the ACCC
Claims for damages
Inability to enforce contract terms
Negative publicity, which can severely damage your business reputation

These prohibitions apply to dealings with both consumers and, in many cases, small businesses.

Expert Legal Advice for Law Compliance

Our business lawyers specialize in ensuring your compliance with Australian Consumer Law. We provide:

Review of Trade Terms and Agreements: We assess your commercial agreements and warranties to ensure they meet ACL requirements.
Contract Examination: We scrutinize your contracts to identify and rectify unenforceable terms due to ACL non-compliance.