Answer to Question #141041 in Australian Law for Suraj Rai

Question

Explain how and why a consumer would make use of s18 of the Australian Consumer Law (ACL).

Answer 1

ACL was purposely created to enhance the welfare of Australians by promoting fair trading competition, and through the provision of a consumer protections by approximately to cover; product safety and labelling and unfair market practices. S18 of ACL also prohibits a person in trade or commerce from engaging in disingenuous or deceptive conduct, however, the prohibition is not limited to the supply of goods or services and creates a broad, economy-wide norm of conduct.