The definition of ‘consumer’ is significant in determining the persons who are entitled to the protections provided by the ACL and ASIC Act. This article sets out the changes to the definition [...]
The Federal Court held that the terms in three Ashley & Martin standard form contracts with consumers were unfair within the meaning of section 24 of the Australia Consumer Law, and therefore [...]
LG Electronics Australia Pty Ltd has been penalised $160,000 for breaching sections 18 and 29(1)(m) of the Australian Consumer Law for making false representations to two consumers regarding [...]
This article explores the significant changes that have been made by the Building and Construction Industry Security of Payment Amendment Act 2018 (NSW). Broadly, these changes affect how payment [...]
The Personal Property Securities Act 2009 (Cth), which commenced on 30 January 2012, changed the way security interests in personal property assets are governed, requiring you to register your [...]
This article explores the decision of Red Pepper Property Group Pty Ltd v S 3 South Melb Pty Ltd [2019] VSC 41, where on appeal from the Victorian Civil and Administrative Tribunal, the Court set [...]
On 13 February 2019 the Federal Court has ordered Cryosite Limited to pay penalties of $1.05 million for agreeing to refer customers, and actually referring customers, to a competitor before a [...]
This article considers a recent case where the Queensland Court of Appeal delivered the leading judgement that reviewed the legal rules applicable to the exercise of an option to renew a lease, [...]
