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Consumer Affairs Australia and New Zealand (CAANZ) has proposed in a recent report, 19 legislative reforms to improve protection for consumers under the Australian Consumer Law (ACL).
The report issued by CAANZ is the result of over 260 submissions, 130 face to face consultations and research involving more than 5,000 consumers and 1,200 businesses. The report identifies various opportunities to align the ACL with consumer expectations and ensure that it continues to be relevant and responsive to new and emerging consumer law issues into the future.
What are the recommendations?
The recommendations put forward include:
In addition to these proposed changes, there are two other changes, if accepted, which will have a significant impact on businesses and consumers. These proposals are:
When will this happen?
The proposed changes are being tabled by the Commonwealth, State and Territory consumer affairs Ministers later this year. As such, we anticipate any changes to the ACL itself will be at least 12 months away.
Macpherson Kelley will be keeping a close eye on these recommendations throughout 2017 and will provide updates as they become available.
If you have any consumer law issues you require assistance with such as terms of trade, product recalls, consumer guarantees and warranties, please do not hesitate to contact Paul Kirton or Kelly Dickson.
The information contained in this article is general in nature and cannot be relied on as legal advice nor does it create an engagement. Please contact one of our lawyers listed above for advice about your specific situation.
Consumer Affairs Australia and New Zealand (CAANZ) has proposed in a recent report, 19 legislative reforms to improve protection for consumers under the Australian Consumer Law (ACL).
The report issued by CAANZ is the result of over 260 submissions, 130 face to face consultations and research involving more than 5,000 consumers and 1,200 businesses. The report identifies various opportunities to align the ACL with consumer expectations and ensure that it continues to be relevant and responsive to new and emerging consumer law issues into the future.
What are the recommendations?
The recommendations put forward include:
In addition to these proposed changes, there are two other changes, if accepted, which will have a significant impact on businesses and consumers. These proposals are:
When will this happen?
The proposed changes are being tabled by the Commonwealth, State and Territory consumer affairs Ministers later this year. As such, we anticipate any changes to the ACL itself will be at least 12 months away.
Macpherson Kelley will be keeping a close eye on these recommendations throughout 2017 and will provide updates as they become available.
If you have any consumer law issues you require assistance with such as terms of trade, product recalls, consumer guarantees and warranties, please do not hesitate to contact Paul Kirton or Kelly Dickson.