Second Reading Speeches

Trade Practices Amendment (Australian Consumer Law) Bill (No. 1) 2010

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  • Trade Practices Amendment (Australian Consumer Law) Bill 2009
Type
Government
Portfolio
Treasury
Originating house
House of Representatives
Status
Act
Parliament no
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Summary

Amends the:

Trade Practices Act 1974
to implement a national consumer law regime (the Australian Consumer Law) which will: address unfair contract terms; and include penalties, enforcement powers and consumer redress options;
Australian Securities and Investments Commission Act 2001
to include corresponding provisions applicable to financial services; and
Administrative Decisions (Judicial Review) Act 1977
,
Telecommunications (Interception and Access) Act
1979, and
Trade Practices Act 1974
to make consequential amendments.

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